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CONNECTING CLEAN
OFFSHORE POWER AND CONSUMERS
We need more energy from varied sources. Energy diversity makes the energy supply
more secure and it drives American energy independence. New energy sources need to
be clean, sustainable for the environment, and a source of good jobs...
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AMERICA'S NEXT HUGE UNTAPPED
CLEAN ENERGY RESOURCE
American offshore wind will help make us energy independent. The wind is strong and there
are large areas where we can build wind farms. Annual average offshore wind speeds
of 8.0 meters per second (about 18 miles per hour) or higher are found off Atlantic coast...
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THE ENERGY IS THERE, BUT THE HIGHWAY
TO DELIVER IT TO CONSUMERS ISN'T
Like American highway and rail networks built to move people and goods across the
country, America also has a network of power highways. This electric transmission
network connects generating plants to cities.
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THE TEXAS TWO STEP:
A RENEWABLE ENERGY DANCE
Like partners moving gracefully on the dance floor, the story of Texas' success in wind
energy is about close coordination between wind farms and large-scale transmission.
Texas has built over 17,000 MW of wind energy capacity...
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AN OFFSHORE POWER GRID
How should we build an offshore power grid? Here are a few factors to consider:
• Location. Where will the offshore wind farms be built?
• Ratepayers. How can we provide the greatest value to the ratepayers that will
purchase the power?
• Protecting a Vulnerable Grid. Where should we connect the new offshore
wind farms to the existing terrestrial power grid to keep the grid reliable
and keep connection costs affordable?
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JOBS AND A STRONGER US ECONOMY
Today, Europe dominates the offshore wind supply chain since they've been manufacturing
and installing turbines for more than two decades. China is pursuing the market as well.
But America has advantages that could make it a strong competitor...
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