New Jerseyâs Plan to Become the National Capital of Offshore Wind
Susanne Peticolas and Christopher J. Cavaiola
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One of the offshoots of a post-COVID-19 world is the increased attention to other existential threats facing humanity that can cause serious interruptions to business as usual in America. One of those threats is climate change. New Jerseyâs Governor Phil Murphy and his administration have made combating climate change a key priority in the state since taking office in January 2018. Governor Murphy has arguably just unveiled his most ambitious plan to date, introducing plans in June 2020 that would make New Jersey the hub of the Eastern Seaboardâs offshore wind industry by creating a centrally located wind turbine manufacturing and assembly center critical for the wind industryâs growth. This article will explore how Governor Murphy plans to do this, and the potential state and federal policy and legal implications. Is this just another example of a politician greenwashing for cheap political points, or is there some substance behind this proposal that could make New Jersey the Silicon Valley of the offshore wind energy industry?