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Overview

Connecticut’s Offshore Wind Strategic Roadmap summarizes Connecticut’s strengths, commitments and investments in clean energy and offshore wind and identifies initiatives and actions to support sustainable and equitable economic development of the industry statewide.

To support the execution of the initiatives and actions outlined in the Roadmap, Connecticut launched the nonprofit Connecticut Wind Collaborative (CWC) to advance the offshore wind industry in Connecticut by convening leaders from across the industry to foster collaboration within the state and across the region.

 

 

See Offshore Wind Strategic Roadmap  

Frequently Asked Questions

What role does offshore wind play in Connecticut’s economy?

Invigorated by the state’s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon electricity by 2040 and supported by a commitment to environmental protection and sustainability, Connecticut is already home to critical assets, companies and technologies supporting the ocean economy. Strategic investment in our port assets, a history of advanced manufacturing, innovative technology and research & development capabilities, have uniquely positioned Connecticut to serve as a first-mover in this new industry, already serving as a launchpad for three offshore wind projects supporting three states. 

As a result of Connecticut’s strategic investment in the State Pier Terminal in New London – with $211 million coming from the state and additional private/developer funding of $100 million, for a total of $311 million – Connecticut is at the forefront of U.S. offshore wind marshaling operations. The State Pier Terminal was the first active East Coast offshore wind marshaling terminal with unobstructed access to the ocean. State Pier Terminal is already supporting the assembly and delivery of approximately 160 turbines for three offshore wind projects that will provide power to Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. Once installed, these projects will have an estimated output of 1,760 MW – enough to power more than 1 million homes.

Connecticut businesses touch every phase of offshore wind development – from research and manufacturing to assembly and maintenance. Our direct water access, network of deepwater ports, and long history of advanced manufacturing have made Connecticut a hub for offshore wind. A recent supply chain assessment conducted by the Connecticut Wind Collaborative identified 50 Connecticut companies contributing to active offshore wind projects, with more than 130 businesses possessing either previous offshore wind experience or highly applicable expertise needed in the offshore wind supply chain. The assessment identified an additional 450 companies that have strong potential to enter the sector.

How do the Strategic Roadmap and Connecticut Wind Collaborative fit together?

The Connecticut Wind Collaborative is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of offshore wind leaders from across government, private and public sectors, and academia, established to implement the actions outlined in Connecticut’s Offshore Wind Strategic Roadmap and to support collaboration, investment, and innovation in Connecticut’s offshore wind industry. For more information visit www.ctwindcollaborative.org.