Federal regulators have issued their first-ever environmental impact evaluation of multiple offshore wind lease areas.

Researchers are seeking ways to mitigate wind patterns that could limit the output or cause excessive wear on wind turbines planned off the Atlantic Coast.

General Electric may play a potentially significant role in the supply chain that New York hopes to host for its new offshore wind industry.

New York said its latest offshore wind solicitation drew more than 100 proposals from six developers for eight new projects — a record level of response.

The West Coast’s first offshore wind auction got off to a cautious start, with bids closing at levels far lower than two recent East Coast auctions.

Sunrise Wind cleared a significant regulatory hurdle after the New York PSC approved a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need.

A marine acoustic study underway in the Empire Wind project lease area will be extended through 2028.

New Jersey will delay its third offshore wind solicitation by three months to allow it to incorporate proposed transmission projects now being reviewed by PJM.

Six companies offered a record $4.37 billion for 5.6 GW of offshore wind capacity in the New York Bight after three days of fierce bidding.

Avangrid’s CEO said during an earnings call that the lease areas that the company now directly controls are “undervalued based on current market prices.”