Despite there being massive potential for offshore wind power on the east coast of the US, there has been little to no development of wind farms in the region. That is set to change as three northeastern US states have finally overcome the opposition to sign up for a cumulative 1,200 megawatts of offshore wind power this week. While 1,200 megawatts is a good start, the three states—Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Jersey—have set ambitious targets to produce far more wind energy in the coming years.
Offshore wind power is finally becoming a reality on the US east coast
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