New offshore wind project approved 15 miles off the Jersey Shore
Official: BPU Approval — Leading Light Wind Phase II (1,200 MW)
Your electricity mix will include more wind by the end of the decade, and shore-area construction and port activity will ramp up in the meantime.
In clear language
NJ approved a large new offshore wind farm about 15 miles off the coast. At full power, it can supply around 500,000 homes. Construction is expected to create thousands of NJ jobs, with power flowing by 2029.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- NJ electricity customers statewide
- Shore-area residents and commercial fishing operators
- Construction trades and Paulsboro / Port of New Jersey workers
- Coastal tourism businesses
What can you do?
- Review the public record at BPU if you live on the shore and have questions about visibility or fisheries
- Check NJ Wind Port job postings if you work in construction or maritime trades
Timeline
- Q3 2026 — Final federal permits expected
- 2027–2028 — Construction phase
- 2029 — Commercial operation target
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