In an op-ed piece in The Hill, WilmerHale
Partners Ken Salazar and Michael Connor argue that it's a
critical moment in the development of offshore wind energy
generation, requiring governments at all levels, but especially
federal policymakers, to act to further investment in the important
renewable energy source.
Excerpt: The significant investments to date are at substantial
risk if projects now ready for construction are unable to obtain
the necessary permits to put steel in the water in the very near
future. Time is of the essence to ensure the financial commitments
critical to deliver clean energy at affordable rates are
secure.
It is simply imperative—to the goals of addressing climate
change and creating a sustainable electricity sector—that all
levels of government aggressively work together to resolve
outstanding issues and move viable projects forward as soon as
possible. Read the full article.
