Sunrise Wind Offshore Wind Farm Project Secures Final Approval from BOEM

Sunrise Wind, New York’s largest offshore wind project, has received final approval for its construction and operations plan (COP) from the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The offshore wind project has a capacity of 924 MW. Sunrise Wind will generate enough renewable energy to power nearly 600,000 New York homes.

The US government recently approved the Sunrise Wind. Moreover, this new approval outlines the project’s one nautical mile wind turbine spacing, the requirements for the construction methodology for all work occurring in federal ocean waters, and mitigation measures to protect marine habitats and species. 

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The approval for the construction is in line with BOEM’s permitting timeline. It follows the agency’s issuance of its Record of Decision in March 2024, which concluded the thorough BOEM-led environmental review of the project. Ørsted and Eversource reached these provisions and protections by working closely with various external organizations and experts, a commitment the companies carry to all stakeholder relationships to help ensure coexistence.
 

Sunrise Wind recently finalized its agreements with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) on the project’s 25-year offshore wind renewable energy certificate (OREC) contract. Ørsted will work on the onshore transmission system, with offshore construction ramping up later this year at the project site approximately 30 miles (approximately 48 km) east of Montauk, New York. The project is expected to be operational in 2026.

Entities Involved in the Project

The Sunrise Wind Project is a significant offshore wind initiative in New York, aiming to provide clean, renewable energy to nearly 600,000 homes. Here are the key entities involved:

Ørsted: As the global leader in offshore wind, Ørsted is a driving force behind the Sunrise Wind Project. Their expertise in developing and operating wind farms ensures efficient and sustainable energy production.

Eversource: Eversource, a national energy leader, brings homegrown expertise in regional energy transmission. With over 100 years of experience delivering power to the region, Eversource plays a crucial role in the joint venture.

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