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Offshore Wind

Offshore wind energy has great potential to help America forge a clean, independent energy future. There are currently nearly 1,000 offshore wind turbines spinning in Europe but not a single one can be found here in America, despite the immense potential for clean energy generation right off our shores.

National Wildlife Federation is working with a broad coalition of partners to build momentum and support for the rapid, environmentally-responsible development of our offshore wind energy resources. If we are to protect wildlife from the dangers of climate change, we can no longer afford to ignore this massive local clean energy source.

Offshore Wind Potential in the Atlantic Ocean

The Atlantic Ocean is one of the best attainable renewable energy resources in the United States with the potential to create local jobs while reducing global warming pollution.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), there are over 200 GW of wind energy available in the Atlantic Ocean using current technology - the equivalent of more than 200 coal-fired power plants. The Department of Energy has set a goal of developing 54 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030, which could generate $200 billion in new economic activity and create as many as 50,000 permanent, well-paid jobs.

By harnessing the power of offshore wind, America can help ensure energy security, price stability, and decreased pollution, while decreasing the use of fossil fuels that pose the biggest threat to our wildlife and ocean resources.

For more information about the opportunity of Atlantic offshore wind, see NWF’s report Offshore Wind in the Atlantic: Growing Momentum for Jobs, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Wildlife Protection.