Orsted has submitted its finalized proposal for the 1485MW Long Island Wind project, which aims to power up to 1 million homes in New York with renewable energy. The project would significantly enhance Orsted's Northeast Hub and is expected to begin commercial operations by 2033.
The Long Island Wind project represents several billion dollars of in-state investment. This comes in addition to the more than $700 million Orsted has already committed to Long Island's Suffolk County through its ongoing Sunrise Wind project.
However, these planned investments hinge on the project's selection by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the successful completion of an Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate agreement, and Orsted's final investment decision.
David Hardy, group executive vice president and chief executive for the Americas at Orsted, highlighted the project's importance, saying, “America's clean energy future is being forged right here in New York, and we're proud to have played a pivotal role in positioning the Empire State as a national leader in offshore wind. We are ready to build on this momentum with our new Long Island Wind project, creating thousands of high-quality jobs from Long Island to the Capital Region, driving significant investment in the supply chain and workforce, and propelling New York toward its ambitious clean energy goals.”
Orsted's offshore wind portfolio in New York already includes South Fork Wind, the state's first offshore wind farm, and the ongoing Sunrise Wind project, which is expected to be the second. Together, these projects, including Long Island Wind, are projected to meet approximately 6% of New York's total electricity demand.
