{"id":4502,"date":"2024-01-24T18:26:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T18:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstlight.energy\/leading-light-wind-an-american-led-offshore-wind-project-awarded-contract-by-state-of-new-jersey-ushers-in-new-era-for-domestic-clean-energy-transition\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T11:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T11:04:55","slug":"leading-light-wind-an-american-led-offshore-wind-project-awarded-contract-by-state-of-new-jersey-ushers-in-new-era-for-domestic-clean-energy-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firstlight.energy\/fr_ca\/leading-light-wind-an-american-led-offshore-wind-project-awarded-contract-by-state-of-new-jersey-ushers-in-new-era-for-domestic-clean-energy-transition\/","title":{"rendered":"LEADING LIGHT WIND, AN AMERICAN-LED OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT, AWARDED CONTRACT BY STATE OF NEW JERSEY; USHERS IN NEW ERA FOR DOMESTIC CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LEADING LIGHT WIND WILL SUPPLY NEW JERSEY WITH 2,400 MW OF CLEAN ENERGY \u2013 ENOUGH TO POWER MORE THAN 1 MILLION HOMES \u2013 FROM OVER 40 MILES OFFSHORE<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

$3.7 BILLION IN ANTICIPATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BENEFITS AND CREATION OF UP TO 7,500 JOBS FOR THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROJECT INCLUDES MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN TRANSFORMATIONAL LOCAL INVESTMENTS<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 24, 2024<\/strong> \u2013The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities today announced it has awarded a 2,400-megawatt contract to Leading Light Wind<\/a> in its highly competitive third offshore wind solicitation. A partnership between two American companies – lead developer Invenergy<\/a> and co-developer energyRe<\/a>, the project is now the largest competitively awarded offshore wind project in the U.S. Leading Light Wind will build upon its proven track record and commitment to responsible, clean energy development to help realize a thriving offshore wind industry and supply chain in the Garden State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once operational, the project, located over 40 miles off the coast, will supply New Jersey with 2,400 MW of clean energy \u2013 enough to power more than 1 million homes. The project is scheduled to begin construction in 2028, with operations in the full lease area estimated to begin in 2032. Leading Light Wind will reduce carbon emissions by 4.1 million tons each year over the full life of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe thank the Board of Public Utilities and applaud their leadership in staying the course toward New Jersey\u2019s energy transition goals and commend the state for recognizing the importance of prioritizing American offshore wind know-how to lead the clean energy transition. Invenergy, Leading Light Wind’s lead developer, is committed to cultivating American innovation and is optimistic that today’s decision will unlock future opportunities for the next wave of American companies in this important domestic industry,\u00a0\u00bb said Wes Jacobs, Senior Project Director, Offshore Wind Development, Invenergy<\/strong>. \u00ab\u00a0This is an immensely exciting beginning to a long-term partnership between Leading Light Wind and New Jersey. Our team is poised and ready to deliver an environmentally responsible project that advances a healthier, more sustainable future for all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c<\/strong>Leading Light Wind will chart a clean energy future for New Jersey and lay the foundation for a thriving domestic offshore wind industry,\u201d said Ryan Brown, Chief Operating Officer of energyRe.<\/strong> \u201cWorking hand in hand with our partners, we are ready to deliver state-of-the-art clean energy infrastructure, local resiliency, and robust economic development for the Garden State. energyRe is proud to lead American innovation in offshore wind and accelerate a reliable U.S. energy transition that serves current and future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leading Light Wind will bring major economic investment to New Jersey, creating an estimated 7,500 jobs and $3.7 billion in anticipated economic development benefits for the state. These benefits include localizing a wind turbine generator (WTG) tower manufacturing facility in New Jersey and performing marshalling activities at the New Jersey Wind Port; the expansion of the EEW American Offshore Structures monopile manufacturing facility; and development of an in-state operations and maintenance port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Leading Light Wind has allocated up to $150 million for a comprehensive community benefits program. This program features 25 initial partnerships<\/a> and opportunities that aim to empower local communities, promote youth education and workforce inclusivity, accelerate the growth of the domestic offshore wind supply chain, and pioneer collaborative environmental research in partnership with academic institutions, other ocean users and more. Key community benefit program initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n