February 2024
To achieve a carbon-free power grid by 2040, New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) law mandates that at least 70 percent of New York’s electricity come from renewable energy sources by 2030 and calls for the development of 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2035, which will power 6 million homes.
Upon completion, the South Fork, 132 megawatt offshore wind farm off of East Hampton, Long Island will power the community. The buildout has been completed and soon the farm will be feeding the grid.
“The buildout has shown us that it is possible to work closely with the industry and community to address concerns as this opportunity takes root. The South Fork offshore wind project will generate enough clean energy to the grid that will power 70,000 homes here in East Hampton, giving us hope and a healthy future,” said Cate Rogers, Deputy Supervisor, Town of East Hampton, Long Island, NY.
The Deputy Supervisor Cate Rogers spoke about how her town successfully fought back special interests to ensure the cable could be installed working with state agencies, environmental organizations, concerned citizens and the developers without any complications or disruptions to the environment or community.
New York’s coastal communities were hit hard last winter and the state declared emergencies. Rogers made the successful case that we must do everything to transition away from fossil fuels to a clean energy economy. That process includes the buildout of offshore wind.