Yesterday the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the final environmental impact statement for the Vineyard Wind Project.
The decision approves the installation and operation of 84 offshore wind turbines arranged in a north-south and east-west orientation, with a minimum spacing of one nautical mile between them.
This decision puts the first U.S. commercial-scale project only a small step away from beginning construction.
The announcement provides the regulatory greenlight the industry needs to attract investments and move projects forward. Now, BOEM must continue to consider the unique characteristics of each Wind Energy Area and move the 10 other projects through the permitting process.