“Together with Massachusetts and Rhode Island, DEEP will request bids from offshore wind developers in early 2024 as part of the state’s effort to secure the affordable and reliable clean energy mix that Connecticut needs to achieve the statutory target of 100% zero-carbon electricity by 2040 and ensure the reliability of the electric grid,” a press release from Connecticut Governor’s office from 4 October states.
On 4 October, Governor Ned Lamont announced Connecticut’s offshore wind roadmap which sets strategic objectives for offshore wind development in the state.