The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Tuesday that it has given a key approval for the Atlantic Shores South offshore wind energy project, which could bring close to 200 wind turbines off the New Jersey coast.after another major offshore wind project proposed by Orsted fell through last fall. However, multiple groups have coalesced to fight Atlantic Shores because of the potential visibility of the turbines from beach communities and potential impact on marine life.
“The Biden-Harris administration is building momentum every day for our clean energy future, and today’s milestone is yet another step toward our ambitious goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore energy by 2030,” said U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in a statement. “Our clean energy future is now a reality — thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America agenda we are addressing climate change, fostering job growth, and promoting equitable economic opportunities for all communities.
“Offshore wind construction and operations disrupts wildlife and ecosystems, and threatens the livelihoods of commercial fishermen and small businesses up and down the East coast,” the group said in the statement.have sometimes aligned with pro-fossil fuel organizations