Gulf of Maine Wind Lease Sale is a Step Towards American Floating Wind Leadership 

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
NOIA Contact: jwilliams@nullnoia.org

Gulf of Maine Wind Lease Sale is a Step Towards American Floating Wind Leadership 

Washington, D.C.National Ocean Industries Association President Erik Milito issued the following statement after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held a wind lease sale in the Gulf of Maine. The auction resulted in two provisional winners on four lease areas and over $21.9 million in winning bids. Milito said: 

"Today's lease sale further opens the door for American floating wind leadership. This is a step to further developing and deploying innovative floating wind technology. With floating wind, we can harness wind resources that were previously out of reach, positioning the U.S. as a global leader. Our expertise and workforce can be at the forefront of building the first generation of floating wind projects worldwide.

"Offshore wind is a transformative endeavor that brings substantial benefits to communities nationwide, creating new jobs and driving investments. From coast to coast, workers and companies in states far from the actual project sites are already contributing to the burgeoning American offshore wind industry. The Gulf of Maine projects will rely on this extensive network of skilled professionals and businesses, providing local residents with new energy opportunities and generating economic growth across the nation."
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