Offshore Wind in the United States

This two-page primer provides an overview of offshore wind development in the United States. It outlines major decision-making entities and responsible parties at various points throughout the development process. Topics covered include siting, financing, power procurement, workforce development, and more.

This resource was developed to support European state officials learning about the US offshore wind policy context as part of CESA’s Offshore Wind Learning Exchange, a platform for information exchange and collaboration among policymakers in the US and Europe.