The Navigant Consortium released the “U.S. Offshore Wind Market and Economic Analysis: Annual Market Assessment 2012” report, prepared under an award by DOE in order to provide objective economic analysis and reporting of market activities and progress related to offshore wind energy in the United States.
This report provides the first comprehensive annual assessment of the U.S. offshore wind market, a tool intended to enable informed decision-making at all levels of stakeholder engagement including individual projects, industry issues, and energy policy.
The annual offshore wind market assessment report will be updated and published annually for a three-year period, providing stakeholders with a reliable and consistent data source. Over time, it will also inform development of a road map for removing entry barriers and increasing U.S. competitiveness in the offshore wind market.
The 2012 report’s key findings include:
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Press release, December 13, 2012; Image: EERE