The developer of the US first offshore wind farm, Deepwater Wind, has responded to New York’s renewable energy request for information.
This RFI is designed to identify new generation capacity rather than existing sources of renewable energy.
Jeff Grybowski, CEO of Deepwater Wind, said that he is confident his offshore wind solution could shape New York City’s energy future.
“The waters off New York City are home to one of the country’s best offshore wind resources, and tapping this cost-effective source of new power would do much to help New York City meet its 100-percent renewables goal – and to launch a new local industry,” said Grybowski .
New York City has pledged to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050, and emissions from city government operations 35 percent by 2025.
City government currently spends between $600 million and $650 million per year on its electricity, and could potentially use its purchasing power to catalyze the development of new sources of renewable power, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and chart a path to receive 100 percent of electricity from renewable sources of energy.