Offshore Wind Facts
Don’t let misinformation impact your judgement. Get the facts.
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No! Multiple scientific studies have concluded that the offshore wind industry does not propose a threat to whales. In fact, offshore wind will help the whales by reducing carbon emissions and lowering ocean temperatures, whales won’t have to leave their normal areas to find food. MORE
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For the majority of projects now under development in New York, they will be hard, if not impossible, to see from shore with the naked eye. Currently, only the Empire Wind turbines, which are located 14 nautical miles from shore, will be barely visible, and only under the clearest weather conditions. All other New York projects are further, at least 21 to 63 miles away from the New York coastline and will not be visible from shore.
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Currently, NYSERDA estimates an average bill impact of $0.95 per month, but costs continue falling. In Europe, where offshore wind has been in the mix for 30 years, prices are already competitive with traditional sources. We expect the impact to ratepayers to only improve as this industry evolves.
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Absolutely! It’s important to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change for the benefit of all. We saw in 2023 how the Canadian wildfires affected the New York air quality. Offshore wind is part of the larger solution to increase the health of all.
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Nope, The World Health Organization's website provides information about EMF and states: Despite extensive research, to date there is no evidence to conclude that exposure to low level electromagnetic fields is harmful to human health. Offshore wind power cables fall well below allowable levels. For more.
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Environmental Benefits
New York state’s bourgeoning offshore wind industry will soon be delivering clean locally produced power moving us away from fossil fuels and providing New Yorkers with more robust clean energy solutions. Offshore wind is poised to become a significant source of affordable, renewable power in New York and is key to ensuring that our future electricity will come from 100 percent clean and renewable sources benefitting communities across the state by 2040.
Job Creation and Economic Opportunity
As we continue our energy transition, the offshore wind industry is projected to invest $65 billion in projects by 2030 which will support 56,000 U.S. jobs, With a projected 10,000 jobs being created in New York by 2035. Additionally, New York’s ports will become ecnomic engines for their communites as they build out a new supply chain for the industry.