December 14- Molly Morris, President, Equinor Renewables Americas, issued the following statement regarding today’s approval of Empire Wind 1’s Article VII Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need:
“We are pleased with the Public Service Commission’s decision to approve Empire Wind 1’s Article VII Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need and applaud Governor Hochul’s leadership in scaling up New York’s renewable energy industry. This significant state permitting milestone follows last month’s federal Record of Decision from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management for Empire Wind, moving this important project another step closer to construction. Empire Wind 1 stands to play a critical role in establishing New York as a world-class hub for the offshore wind industry by revitalizing the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, creating jobs, boosting the local supply chain, and connecting New Yorkers to a reliable, long-term source of renewable energy.”
