“We are at a historic crossroads for AWEA, the wind industry, and the planet. What we accomplish this year will have a profound impact on our collective future!” – Thomas Kiernan, CEO, AWEA.
José Zayas, Director of the Wind and Water Power Technologies Office, will begin the conference with a keynote presentation regarding the state of offshore wind power in the US. Also speaking, Robert Marcum, will address DOE’s Loan Programs Office and its investments to accelerate the deployment of innovative clean energy projects across the US. Along with these DOE presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to:
• Hear from leading developers on the current state of play of their projects;
• Determine what is attracting major European developers to dip their toes in US water;
• Learn how to ramp up the supply chain and have Jones Act compliant ships ready to meet future demand;
• Examine how advances in technology, foundations and installation methods can contribute to cost reductions as the industry scales up;
• Explore why state policies that align with federal programs are required to provide the stability and financial incentive to drive offshore wind forward;
• Discover how developers, regulators and environmental stakeholders are navigating permitting issues for North Atlantic Right Whale and other wildlife considerations.
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