After the Senate passed a bill to purchase 2GW of the renewable energy source, Connecticut announced that it will join New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts in constructing a $70 billion offshore industry, along the Atlantic seaboard.
According to Bloomberg, the bill was unanimously supported in the Senate, on Tuesday, June 4, and is now heading to Governor Ned Lamont. If the Senator signs it, regulators will be provided with 14 days to produce a plan to solicit bids from developers. Previously, the state planned to buy 300MW of offshore wind.
The States participating in the project plan to add more than 25 gigawatts over the next 15 years.
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In addition, Governor Lamont commented that is in favour of the offshore wind development program, with the goal of reducing shipping emissions.
Bloomberg reports that last month, the governor outlined plans for a $93 million upgrade to the State Pier in New London to create a hub for construction with offshore wind developer Orsted A/S.
