Connecticut

In June 2019, Governor Lamont signed legislation that authorized the development of offshore wind in Connecticut which would contribute to its goal of achieving net-zero carbon electricity by 2040. Major actions include significant public-private investment in ports and workforce development, the Commission on Environmental Standards advising on offshore wind development within the state, and a commitment to purchase 2,300 MW of offshore wind.

What is going on in CT?

  • IRP

    In 2022, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) released the final draft of the 2020 Integrated Resources Planning (IRP) document.

  • State Pier

    The Connecticut Port Authority is transforming the State Pier in New London into a state-of-the-art heavy-lift capable port facility that will accommodate a wide variety of cargoes, including wind turbine generator staging and assembly, while maintaining its freight rail link. Construction is expected to be completed by 2023.

  • Barnum Landing

    Avengrid Renewables is redeveloping an 18.3-acre waterfront industrial property in Bridgeport known as Barnum Landing that will host a steel fabrication and final outfitting workforce. Bridgeport will be home to Park City Wind’s operations and maintenance hub for the 25+ years of the project.

  • New Haven Harbor Navigation Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is undergoing a $63 million deepening and widening effort in the New Haven Harbor that will create deeper and wider channels to increase the navigation efficiency and safety of the harbor. This project will dredge the main ship channel, maneuvering area, and turning basin to -40 feet mean lower low water and widen the main channel and turning basin to allow large offshore wind vessels to efficiently access the Port of New Haven’s terminals.

  • Connecticut Initiative on Environmental Research of Offshore Wind (CIEROW)

    Part of the University of Connecticut’s Department of Marine Sciences, the CIEROW program is conducting research and comparisons of existing research at identified offshore wind energy sites (both currently in-development and sites being investigated for future development). These studies focus on the physical, chemical, and biological components of the marine environment.

  • Offshore Wind Energy and Grid Integration

    A partnership between Eversource and the University of Connecticut, the Eversource Energy Center is conducting research to enable cost-effective, environmentally-friendly, reliable, and resilient grid operation that is ready for the states offshore wind procurement goals.

Offshore Wind Projects

Resources

  • Connecticut for Offshore Wind

    Learn about current status, progress and future investments regarding offshore wind in CT.

    Learn more

  • Long Island Sound Blue Plan

    The Long Island Sound Blue Plan provides an inventory of the natural resources and uses of Connecticut’s Long Island Sound and establishes a spatial plan to guide future use of the Sound’s waters and submerged lands.

    Learn more

  • State Pier Infrastructure Improvements Project

    It is the goal of the Connecticut Port Authority to transform the State Pier in New London to accommodate a wide variety of cargoes, including wind turbine generator staging and assembly

    Learn more

  • BOEM CT Activity

    Visit the BOEM State Activities webpage to learn about OWE activity in CT.

    Learn more

  • Investing in Offshore Wind Energy

    Through the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region, Connecticut was recently awarded a planning grant from the Economic Development Agency Build Back Better Program to bolster the region’s wind ecosystem and industry.

    Learn more

  • New England Wind

    The New England Wind project consists of two phases. Phase 1, also known as the 804-megawatt (MW) Park City Wind project, would be developed immediately southwest of Vineyard Wind 1. Phase 2, called Commonwealth Wind, would deliver 1,200 to 1,500 MWs of power. Park City Wind will use CT ports for staging.

    Learn more