US offshore wind determined despite federal opposition

A resolute sense of determination was very much in the air at the Oceanic Network IPF25 offshore wind (OSW) conference in Virginia on April 28 to May 1. To be sure the hot topic of conversation was several directives out of the White House in previous weeks and months targeting offshore wind development in general and one project off New York in particular. Nevertheless, there was confidence that offshore wind has already become essential if the USA is to meet its soaring demand for power.