2020
NYSERDA Offshore Wind Spring 2020 Update and Informational Webinar
Thursday, April 2, 2020
The COVID-19 health crisis is impacting New Yorkers, both personally and professionally, in countless ways. NYSERDA is continuing to advance our efforts to combat the climate crisis, including steady work with industry and stakeholders towards a 2020 procurement. Accordingly, NYSERDA hosted a webinar on April 2, 2020 to update the industry about new items and changes that are underway to support the responsible and cost-effective development of offshore wind in New York.
2019
New York Offshore Wind Public Webinar
December 5
This webinar provided updates on recent milestones and activities of NYSERDA’s offshore wind program, including Launching New York’s Offshore Wind Industry: Phase 1 Report, Technical Working Group products, economic and supply chain development efforts, and research initiatives.
Materials from the webinar:
Offshore Wind Technical and Training Workshop
November 15, Farmingdale State College
This workshop was an opportunity for local businesses, training providers, labor organizations, and educators to coordinate with offshore wind developers, component manufacturers, and service suppliers to identify the technology and training needs of Sunrise Wind, Empire Wind, and future offshore wind projects in the region. The workshop also set the stage for New York’s $20 million Offshore Wind Training Institute, which will provide benefits to workers across New York State through new job training programs, tailored college curriculum, and enhanced academic research opportunities.
Prospective Applicants Webinar: Offshore Wind Port Infrastructure Request for Qualifications (RFQL)
October 11, 2019
NYSERDA, the New York State Department of Transportation, and Empire State Development hosted a webinar to provide prospective applicants with the opportunity to clarify their understanding of any aspect of this RFQL. Prospective applicants were encouraged to submit questions in advance of the webinar according to the instructions on the registration page, but questions could also be asked during the webinar.
Materials from the Webinar:
New York State Offshore Wind Open House Events
NYSERDA’s Offshore Wind Team hosted a series of open house events to discuss the State's efforts to advance offshore wind, including New York’s unprecedented awards for 1,696 MW of offshore wind energy. NYSERDA staff presented details of the two announced projects – Empire Wind (Equinor US Holdings, Inc.) and Sunrise Wind (Bay State Wind LLC, a joint venture of Ørsted A/S and Eversource Energy) – as submitted in the project proposals, including local impacts and opportunities.
Open house events were held in Albany, Brookhaven, Long Beach, Southampton, Staten Island, Sunset Park, and The Rockaways.
Materials from the Open Houses:
Staten Island Open House
Monday, September 9
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
New York Public Library, Richmondtown Branch
200 Clarke Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
Albany Open House
Thursday, September 12
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Albany Public Library, Washington Avenue Branch
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
Brookhaven Open House
Tuesday, September 17
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Brookhaven Town Hall
1 Independence Hill
Farmingville, NY 11738
Southampton Open House
Wednesday, September 18
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Southampton High School
141 Narrow Lane
Southampton, NY 11968
Long Beach Open House
Thursday, September 19
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Long Beach City Hall
1 West Chester Street
Long Beach, NY 11561
Far Rockaway Open House
Monday, September 23
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Queens Public Library, Far Rockaway Branch
1003 Beach 20th Street
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Brooklyn/Sunset Park Open House
Wednesday, September 25
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sims Municipal Recycling
472 2nd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(end of the 29th Street Pier)
New York Offshore Wind Public Webinar
July 24, 2019
NYSERDA hosted two public webinars to discuss New York’s offshore wind announcement totaling 1,696 megawatts. In addition to updates from NYSERDA on the announcement and accompanying state initiatives, representatives from project developers Empire Wind (Equinor US Holdings, Inc.) and Sunrise Wind (Bay State Wind LLC, a joint venture of Ørsted A/S and Eversource Energy) – the two projects selected for contract negotiation – presented details of their project proposals, including proposed port facilities, economic and community benefits, and plans for future public engagement.
Other topics covered included the 9,000-megawatt offshore wind mandate enacted by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and updates on the offshore wind Technical Working Groups and National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium.
Materials from the webinar:
*Please note that minor changes have been made to the presentation slides to add information about the Empire Wind project.
New York Offshore Wind Supplier Forum 2019
The 2019 Offshore Wind Supplier Forum, sponsored by NYSERDA, facilitated the introduction and networking between existing offshore wind suppliers and local service, component, and material providers. Suppliers from companies such as Bladt, General Electric, Gulf Island Fabrication, Hellenic Cables, LS Cable America, MHI Vestas, Nexans, NKT Cables, Siemens Gamesa, Smulders, and Ventower Industries were in attendance. Keynote presentations were made by New York State Deputy Secretary for Energy and Environment Dale Bryk, NYSERDA President and CEO Alicia Barton, and NYSERDA Chief of Staff Peter Olmsted.
June 5, New York City
June 6, Albany
Materials from the 2019 Supplier Forum:
2019 Business Network for Offshore Wind’s International Partnering Forum
(IPF 19 NYC)
April 8-10, 2019
NY Offshore Wind is a host sponsor of the 2019 Business Network for Offshore Wind’s International Partnering Forum, the leading technical conference for offshore wind in the United States. Over 2 ½ days, attendees will enjoy a cutting-edge educational program, top-notch exhibitors and abundant networking opportunities. The event will showcase the most experienced players in the offshore wind industry, who will provide insight through keynotes and workshops that cover everything from new technologies and emerging opportunities, to risk management in the offshore wind sector. Please register at www.offshorewindus.org/2019ipf/register 
- Monday, April 8 – Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Full day program, all days, Grand Hyatt New York, 109 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
New York Offshore Wind Supplier Networking Reception (at IPF 19 NYC)
April 9, 2019, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
This special reception will bring together New York State representatives, offshore wind developers, suppliers, key port representatives and industry leaders. Please register to attend.
- Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Grand Hyatt New York, 109 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
Commercial Fishing Transit Lanes and Offshore Wind Energy Workshop
March 27, 2019
NYSERDA, in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance, is hosting a workshop on commercial fishing transit lanes and offshore wind energy throughout the New York Bight. The workshop will present information collected on New York Bight transit routes and gather feedback from participants to inform the creation of a Workshop Report that provides a clearer understanding of where transit lanes would provide the greatest value prior to the delineation of new offshore wind lease areas in the New York Bight. Please visit the Commercial Fishing Technical Working Group’s website to register.
- Wednesday, March 27, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Danfords Hotel, Marina, and Spa, 25 E Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
New York State Offshore Wind Public Webinar, February 13, 2019
NYSERDA hosted a public webinar to provide the latest updates on the development of offshore wind in New York State. This webinar covered Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Green New Deal announcements, including $200 million of investments in port infrastructure and the ramped-up target of developing 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind power by 2035, as well as regional and industry updates, stakeholder engagement activities, and new studies and surveys.
Materials from webinar:
2018
ORECRFP18-1 Proposers Conference, November 29, 2018
NYSERDA hosted a conference for proposers via webinar on Thursday November 29, 2018. This webinar provided proposers with the opportunity to ask questions regarding the RFP and reviewed elements of the RFP including background information, eligibility criteria, submission requirements, the proposal evaluation process, contract commitments, and the post-award process and agreement.
Materials from the Proposers Conference:
New York Offshore Wind Supplier Forum, November 15, 2018
The Offshore Wind Supplier Forum, sponsored by NYSERDA, facilitated the introduction of offshore wind developers and suppliers to local companies that are potential suppliers and service providers to the budding offshore wind industry. Developers and suppliers from companies such as Bladt, Deepwater Wind, EEW, Equinor, Fred Olsen, GE, JDR Cable, MHI Vestas, Ørsted, Siemens Gamesa, Smulders, US Wind, Ventower, and Vineyard Wind were in attendance. Keynote presentations were made from New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul and NYSERDA President and CEO Alicia Barton.
Materials from the Supplier Forum:
State of the Science Workshop on Wildlife and Offshore Wind Energy Development, November 13-14, 2018
NYSERDA hosted its first State of the Science Workshop
to bring together stakeholders engaged with environmental and wildlife research relevant to offshore wind energy development. In addition to a public open house and poster session, the Workshop featured sessions on marine systems and the offshore wind development process, marine mammals, sea turtles, fish, fish habitat, birds, and bats. Workshop speakers included representatives from the Belgian Royal Institute for Natural Sciences, Joint Nature Conservation Commission, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA, the Department of Energy, Deepwater Wind, Ørsted, Fugro, Wildlife Conservation Society, and the Virginia Aquarium. Presentation materials are available here.
New York State Offshore Wind Public Information Meetings, September 26-27, 2018
NYSERDA held public information meetings to provide the latest updates on the State’s plans for offshore wind development, including, but not limited to, the newly announced New York-led National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium, New York’s forthcoming procurement of offshore wind, and our technical working groups.
- Wednesday, September 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Long Beach City Hall, 1 West Chester Street, 6th Floor, Long Beach, NY 11561
- Thursday, September 27, 2018, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Peninsula Library, 92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693
Materials from the meetings:
Transmission Technical Conference, September 25, 2018
NYSERDA and the Department of Public Service convened a technical conference to discuss potential transmission development approaches associated with New York’s Phase 2 procurements for offshore wind energy.
- Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. – 90 Church Street, New York, New York, 10007
New York State Offshore Wind Public Webinar, September 21, 2018
NYSERDA hosted a public webinar to provide the latest updates on the State’s plans for offshore wind development.
- Friday, September 21, 2018, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
Materials from the webinar:
NYSERDA’s Technical Conference, Monday, July 23, 2018
NYSERDA held a technical conference to discuss topics related to the Offshore Wind Standard solicitation process and request for information in person and via webinar.
- Monday, July 23 — Department of Public Service, 90 Church Street, New York, NY, 10007
Materials from the technical conference:
New York State and BOEM Joint Stakeholder Meetings, July 11-12, 2018
In collaboration with the New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation and NYSERDA, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) convened two public comment sessions to help ensure the New York’s fishing community and related stakeholders were able to address their questions and concerns. BOEM presented information regarding the New York Bight Call Area Identification process and characterization of New York Bight fisheries.
- Wednesday, July 11— Montauk Community Playhouse, ADC Room, 240 Edgemere Street, Montauk, New York, 11954
- Thursday, July 12— Shinnecock Commercial Fishing Dock Office, 333 Beach Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946
New York State Offshore Wind Update Public Information Meetings, May 7-8, 2018
NYSERDA hosted two offshore wind public information meetings on Long Island to provide the latest updates from the State, including on the now-public New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan, and to discuss the federal government’s April 2018 announcement that takes the first formal step to identify and lease additional wind energy areas off New York’s Atlantic Coast. These meetings included a presentation and Q&A, and an opportunity to ask questions of New York State and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management government representatives. These meetings were open to the public and took place in the following locations:
- Monday, May 7 – Southampton Inn, 91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968
- Tuesday, May 8 – Long Island Association, 300 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY 11747
Materials from these meetings:
New York State Offshore Wind Public Webinar, May 1, 2018
Materials from the May 1, 2018 webinar:
New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan Webinars, February 13, 2018
NYSERDA hosted two public webinars to provide an overview of the New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan and the next steps that New York State will take to advance offshore wind energy development.
Materials from the February 13, 2018 webinars:
2017
New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan Update, October 3, 2017
- Tuesday, October 3 – Indigo Hotel, East End, Riverhead, NY 11901
Materials from this meeting:
New York State Offshore Wind Fish and Fisheries Open Houses, August 8-9 and August 16-17, 2017
NYSERDA hosted four public open houses specifically focusing on fish and fisheries. These open houses provided fisheries stakeholders with an opportunity to learn about the New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan, and provided an opportunity for NYSERDA to learn about the individuals and vessels fishing in the offshore waters of New York.
- Tuesday, August 8 – Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Wednesday, August 9 – Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Wednesday, August 16 – Southampton Town Commercial Dock Facility, Hampton Bays, NY, 11944
- Thursday, August 17 – Montauk Library, Montauk, NY 11954
New York City Public Information Meetings, August 14-16, 2017
NYSERDA hosted public information meetings in New York City to provide information on the New York Offshore Wind Master Plan process, and offer the public an opportunity to ask NYSERDA representatives questions. These meetings were open to the public and took place in the following locations:
- Monday, August 14 – Queens Library at Peninsula, Rockaway Beach, NY 11693
- Tuesday, August 15 – St. George Library Center, Staten Island, NY 10301
- Wednesday, August 16 – New York Aquarium, Education Hall, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Materials from these meetings:
Long Island Public Information Meetings, Long Island, NY July 10-12, 2017
NYSERDA hosted public information meetings on Long Island to provide information on the New York Offshore Wind Master Plan process, and offer the public an opportunity to ask NYSERDA representatives questions. These meetings were open to the public and took place in the following locations:
- Monday, July 10 – 300 Broadhollow Road, Melville, NY, 11747
- Tuesday, July 11 – 111 West Park Avenue, Long Beach, NY, 11561
- Wednesday, July 12 – 91 Hill Street, Southampton, NY, 11968
Materials from these meetings:
Marine Resource Advisory Council Meeting, East Setauket, NY, January 17, 2017
The Marine Resource Advisory Council held a public meeting where NYSERDA was part of the formal agenda and presented a "NYS Offshore Wind Master Plan" presentation and conducted a questions and answers session for approximately 30 minutes. The general topics were: an introduction to offshore wind, what offshore wind means for New York, and an introduction to the offshore wind Master Planning process.
2016
ACE NY 2016 Fall Conference, Albany, NY, November 2-3, 2016
The Alliance for Clean Energy New York held their 10th annual fall conference and membership meeting to discuss the opportunities and challenges for achieving 50% renewable energy and a clean energy future for New York State. Greg Matzat, senior advisor of NYSERDA’s Large-scale Renewables participated on a panel discussion about Clean Energy Standard Implementation Issues.
AWEA Offshore Windpower 2016, Warwick, RI, October 25-26, 2016
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Offshore WINDPOWER 2016 Conference & Exhibition program gathered top developers and experts in offshore wind energy to define the next steps in maintaining a positive trend for the industry. The conference focused on analyzing new developments, examined the latest lessons learned, and highlighted the best areas for potential cost reductions. John Rhodes gave a presentation discussing NYSERDA’s offshore wind initiatives and Offshore Wind Master Plan. Greg Matzat participated on a panel discussion that focused on states policies and market drivers that are increasing demand for offshore wind energy and to those states and regions that are in need of such policies to move offshore wind development forward.
Public Meeting, New York City, June 29, 2016
NYSERDA provided details on its participation in the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s auction for a commercial offshore wind energy lease off the coast of Long Island. This meeting focused on how the lease auction will fit into New York State’s Offshore Wind Master Plan and NYSERDA’s plans for risk assessments and cost reductions if successful in bidding.