A report by the National Energy Policy Committee (NREL) has highlighted challenges and opportunities for the Gulf of Mexico, which represents 37% of the country’s total offshore wind energy potential. The report, funded by the Department of Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office and Grid Deployment Office, identified key factors that could influence transmission planning. It highlighted the need for coordinated transmission planning to ensure electric transmission facilities can adequately support future offshore development. Future transmission planning must consider the Gulf’s highly productive ecosystem, diverse coastal communities, and heavy industrial foundation. Transmission projects should include local communities in planning efforts to meet evolving decarbonization and clean energy goals.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
