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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — In a significant blow to New Jersey’s clean energy ambitions, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind has formally requested the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to terminate its offshore wind project permit, citing political opposition from the Trump administration.
In a petition filed with the BPU, Atlantic Shores stated that the proposed offshore wind development, located off the coast of Atlantic City, is “no longer viable” due to federal resistance and shifting policy dynamics.
⚡ A Major Setback for New Jersey’s Renewable Energy Goals
Atlantic Shores — a partnership between Shell New Energies and EDF Renewables — had planned to install two offshore wind farms with the capacity to generate 1.5 gigawatts of electricity by 2028, enough to power over 1 million homes. The project was a cornerstone of Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious clean energy agenda, which aims for 100% clean electricity by 2035.
The project’s collapse marks a major roadblock in New Jersey’s efforts to lead the East Coast in renewable energy development and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
🎙️ Political Reactions
The withdrawal was celebrated by U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-2), a vocal critic of offshore wind development, particularly near Southern New Jersey’s coastline.
“Atlantic Shores stepping away means there will be no wind farms built off the coast of Southern New Jersey and that is exactly the outcome we have been fighting for,”
— Rep. Jeff Van Drew
Van Drew, a former Democrat turned Republican, has long argued that offshore wind projects threaten coastal tourism, marine ecosystems, and local economies — a position strongly contested by clean energy advocates.
🌊 Background: What Was the Atlantic Shores Project?
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Location: Off the coast of Atlantic City
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Capacity: Up to 1.5 GW of wind energy
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Timeline: Projected completion by 2028
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Developers: Joint venture between Shell New Energies & EDF Renewables
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Status: Permit termination request filed with NJ Board of Public Utilities
🏛️ What’s Next for Offshore Wind in New Jersey?
With Atlantic Shores pulling out, New Jersey’s only approved offshore wind project is now on hold, raising questions about the future of wind power in the state. The Murphy administration is expected to reassess its offshore wind strategy, including potential new bids and partnerships.
The project’s cancellation adds to a wave of setbacks for the offshore wind industry nationwide, which has faced rising costs, federal pushback, and local opposition.
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They need to move the wind Farm off Martha’s Vinyard and Nantucket.