New York Ready to Harvest "Empire Wind"

Empire Wind is the project name selected by Statoil for the company's offshore wind site located off the southern coast of Long Island, New York. The 79,350 acre site, secured by Statoil in a federal auction in December 2016, has the potential to generate up to 1GW of offshore wind power, making it a key part of New York State's plan to deploy renewable energy sources to meet the state's electricity needs.

Statoil also announced the launch of the Empire Wind website www.empirewind.com where members of the public can obtain information on the project and register to receive updates. "The name Empire Wind captures the pivotal role that this important project will play in helping New York achieve its... ... More: Official Press Release Statoil

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