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Offshore wind’s dual tendency to highlight critical needs and shatter expectations has shown itself more than once. Like our other infrastructure, it needs large-scale, long-term investments in which both public and private sectors play a role.

The state announced it would purchase uncontracted energy to sell to utilities to propel the market, as key developer Equinor launches the first undersea robotic analysis and design of its deepwater project site off Morro Bay.

Schools and industry employers boost employee non-technical core skills—from communication to team dynamics—as pandemic-altered learning and work environments have hurt real-world skills engagement.

Analysis noted near shutdown by utlity Con Ed in NYC, as federal energy regulator also okayed four natural gas projects but left a controversial climate change measure undecided.

Mountaineer GigaSystem would produce blue hydrogen from natural gas and store CO2 emissions underground on state-owned property, with its first phase to open in 2028. 

Major programs include $1B Sawtooth Bridges Replacement in New Jersey, needed to support Gateway mega-program to add rail tunnels under the Hudson River. 

Energy and resilience megaprojects starting and planned in New York and New Jersey pose big logistical challenges but will generate economic and quality of life benefits, said public and private industry experts at Sept. 15 ENR forum in New York City.

Work to add higher-voltage capacity and 10,000 miles of new lines faces key issues in siting, cost allocation and regulatory tension, says transmission sector consultant Grid Strategies in Sept. 13 report. 

Cost bumps in U.S. offshore wind power construction are causing new impacts to projects and developers, but recent actions by some traditional energy sector firms indicate continuing commitment to a transition to renewables.

CEO Ian Edwards says new name cements market identity not tethered to past ethics scandals, legal battles and bottom line pressures of fixed-price construction, as Canada firm builds on its Atkins unit and new needs in changing energy and transportation niches.