On September 9, 2024, Vineyard Offshore submitted a proposal to New York for the Excelsior Wind project. Excelsior Wind will chart a new course for a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable economic future for New Yorkers.
This project will bolster New York’s position as a national hub for offshore wind while taking a community-first approach. That means forging partnerships to maximize opportunities for local residents, minimize impact to communities, and deliver abundant and affordable offshore wind energy to New York ratepayers.
The 1,350 megawatt project is located in Lease Area OCS-A 0544, approximately 24 miles south of New York’s nearest shoreline. Excelsior Wind will generate billions of dollars in economic benefits over the life of the project, as well as remove 1.2 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the New York ISO electrical grid each year, equivalent to taking 268,000 cars off the road.
Respecting communities
A landfall site and onshore cable route that minimize construction impacts on Long Island neighborhoods.
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Creating opportunity
Over 2,000 Jobs for New York through Initiatives to promote a diverse, inclusive, and environmentally responsible offshore wind sector.
Earning local support
100+ letters of support from local leaders and a host of stakeholders, including labor unions, fishermen, local businesses, workforce development agencies, and environmental organizations.
$2.6 BILLION
In direct economic benefits, with $578 million of New York spending going to disadvantaged communities.
5,000 gigawatt-hours
Of clean energy annually – enough to power 700,000 homes.
1.2 million tons
Of carbon pollution cut from the electrical grid each year – equivalent to taking 268,000 cars off the road.