Offshore wind can help meet U.S. energy needs, reduce carbon pollution and may create new ocean habitats.
Offshore wind is a renewable energy technology that will be critical to contributing to the clean energy transition in the United States. This is especially true along the Atlantic coast where there is great potential for wind energy due to the consistent wind speeds.
If thoughtfully planned and sited, the materials used in offshore wind construction could serve as habitat for marine life, like fish and shellfish. Offshore wind energy development can also provide quality jobs and support the health and wellness of regional communities through the reduction in carbon pollution, oil spills and other pollutants. That is why The Nature Conservancy is committed to supporting offshore wind projects and policies that can help advance our climate, conservation and community goals.
The U.S. has set a target of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2030—enough to power more than 10 million American homes with clean energy. Given the need for this rapid infrastructure expansion, TNC uses the best available science to maximize benefits and minimize harm to nature and people.
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Offshore Wind Webinar Series
Offshore wind is a complicated topic. We know it can be a critically important energy resource in our efforts to mitigate climate change, but it also evokes a lot of questions. The Nature Conservancy launched this monthly seven-part webinar series to convene experts who can help us answer some of the most challenging questions we have about offshore wind and explore how it can help us create a cleaner, greener and more prosperous future. We hope you will join us.
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#4: Offshore Wind and Birds
Join us on October 10 from 12-1pm ET as host Tricia K. Jedele, Offshore Wind Policy Manager of The Nature Conservancy, leads a conversation about birds, climate change and offshore wind. Register
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#5: Understanding the Interactions Between Fish, Habitat, and Offshore Wind
Join us on November 14 from 12-1pm ET to learn more about the interactions between fish and offshore wind and the surprising impacts that offshore wind infrastructure is having on fish habitat. Register
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#6: The Role of Data, Spatial Tools, and Policy in Designing Projects
What does the term net-positive impact on biodiversity mean in an offshore wind context? Why does it matter? How will we know if we achieve it? Join us on December 5 from 12-1pm ET to learn more. Register
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