Why Offshore Wind?
Offshore wind represents a practical, bipartisan solution to America’s energy challenges, creating jobs, stabilizing energy costs, and enhancing our national security. By prioritizing economic resilience, grid reliability, and local benefits, offshore wind can play a critical role in powering America’s future.
Energy Security and Independence
Offshore wind reduces reliance on foreign energy sources, stabilizing energy prices and ensuring consistent, reliable power during times of need. By tapping into our vast offshore wind potential, America can maintain control over its energy future and reduce exposure to global energy market disruptions.
Reliable Energy Infrastructure
Offshore wind provides stable, predictable power, balancing the grid during peak usage and extreme weather events. As part of an all-of-the-above energy strategy, offshore wind complements existing energy sources, ensuring a resilient power system capable of meeting growing national energy demand.
Offshore wind can help meet surging electricity demand from rapidly growing industries like data centers. It also provides dependable power during cold winters, reducing reliance on costly imported fuels and preventing energy price spikes during seasonal demand peaks.
Economic Growth and Workforce Development
The offshore wind industry is already creating thousands of high-paying jobs in construction, manufacturing, and operations and maintenance. These opportunities often don’t require a four-year degree, providing accessible career paths for skilled workers across the country. Every stage of offshore wind development — from planning to construction — drives local investment, creates supply chain opportunities, and strengthens regional economies.
In Louisiana, the expertise from decades of offshore oil and gas operations is being expanded and leveraged to support offshore wind development. In Wisconsin and Indiana, steel manufacturing facilities are playing a critical role in producing essential offshore wind components. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania benefits from increased manufacturing and shipbuilding activity, strengthening local economies and expanding opportunities for skilled workers — and that’s just to name a few examples.
A Balanced Approach to Energy and Environment
Offshore wind provides a stable, homegrown energy source that protects our air and water, diversifies our energy mix, and drives economic growth without limiting industrial capacity. Projects are developed with environmental safeguards in place to protect marine habitats and deliver a range of benefits to local communities.
