About The Project
Current Efforts
Currently, our efforts are focused on project development work, including engaging with local stakeholders, businesses, and community members, identifying local economic development strategies, engaging with research organizations and maturing supply chain partnerships.
Additionally, Leading Light Wind's inaugural environmental survey program is underway. The program establishes multiple data collections for site characterization and project design. The data enables Leading Light Wind to identify, avoid, and minimize potential impacts to the environment, wildlife, and communities throughout project development, construction, and operations.
Key highlights:
- Conducted by Fugro, a series of benthic, geophysical, and geotechnical surveys will study the ecosystems, marine habitat, seabed, and soil conditions of the lease area and offshore cable routes.
- Mariner Updates will be disseminated in advance of all survey activities to ensure ongoing coordination with local fisheries and maritime stakeholders throughout the duration of survey work.
- Protected Species Observers (PSOs) and or Environmental Monitors (EMs) are aboard all survey vessels throughout the duration of the survey campaign. PSOs and/or EMs will monitor the area around the vessel during survey operations and vessel transits, record observations of protected species, and oversee protective procedures.
- Qualified Marine Archeologists (QMAs) are working with the survey team to ensure identification and protection of subsea archaeological features.
- Fisheries liaison representatives and scout vessels are coordinating with the survey team and fishermen to limit disruption to fishing activities around the survey areas.
Through robust science and stakeholder engagement, Leading Light Wind is committed to practicing responsible development. To learn more about our commitment to engaging with local and regional fisheries and maritime stakeholders, visit the For Mariners tab.
Innovative Solutions for New Jersey
In August, Leading Light Wind submitted a proposal to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to deliver up to 2,400 MW of clean energy, enough to power the equivalent of up to 1 million New Jersey homes. The proposal outlines an innovative plan to create up to $3 billion in economic development benefits for the Garden State, advance workforce development in partnership with New Jersey labor unions, build the local supply chain, and provide millions in funding for a community benefits program. Learn more about our innovative proposal here.
A Bold Vision for New York
In January, Leading Light Wind submitted its bid for an offshore wind power contract to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The proposal represents a bold vision to deliver up to 2,100 MW of clean energy, enough to power the equivalent of up to 800,000 New York homes. The proposal represents over $13 billion in economic benefits including critical offshore wind infrastructure and supply chain investments, and millions in funding for a community benefits program. Learn more about our bold vision for New York here.