NJ Offshore Wind Would Have Little Environmental Impact

Renewable Energy World   
June 28th, 2010

A two-year research project led by the New Jersey DEP shows minimal environmental impact would occur at sites proposed for several wind energy projects off the coast of New Jersey.

The draft final report shows there would be negligible impacts to bird, fish and marine mammal life caused by wind turbines which could be located from 3 to 20 miles out to sea.

“We now have the science and data needed to take the first steps towards making wind energy projects a reality for New Jersey,’’ said Commissioner Martin. “It puts us in the forefront environmentally, while also providing New Jersey with a great economic boost from jobs that will be created by this new green industry. These types of projects will have a long-term effect on climate change and help us end our reliance on fossil fuels. We would much rather have wind turbines than oil rigs off the coast of New Jersey.’’

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