The offshore wind power industry is set to witness significant growth in the United States. Especially with the Department of the Interior announcing the first-ever offshore wind energy lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. This milestone auction, scheduled for August 29. For it has the potential to generate approximately 3.7 GW of clean, renewable energy. Thereby powering almost 1.3 million homes at the same time. For this auction will be conducted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). BOEM is a federal agency. It is also responsible for managing offshore energy resources.
The Potential of Offshore Wind Energy in the Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico lease auction is a crucial step towards expanding the country’s offshore wind energy capacity. The areas to be auctioned include a 102,480-acre site. It’s also offshore of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and two areas…
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