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April 2, 2024
SBMT is ready to go! Equinor will address the requests and feedback received from our neighbors and partners.
Brooklyn Community Board 7 Meeting Space
4201 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11232
February 8, 2024
Calling all aspiring applicants & interested ecosystem partners! Join the Offshore Wind Innovation Hub for a information session on their open Call for Innovators. More information can be found here.
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January 24, 2024
Join NYSERDA, New York State agencies, offshore wind project developers, and other industry partners to learn about the State’s work to responsibly develop offshore wind to advance the critical clean energy targets of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Long Island: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET
Long Beach Public Library
111 W Park Ave, Long Beach, NY 11561
January 10, 2024
Join NYSERDA, New York State agencies, offshore wind project developers, and other industry partners to learn about the State’s work to responsibly develop offshore wind to advance the critical clean energy targets of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Red Hook, Brooklyn: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET
Joseph Miccio Community Center
110 W 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
January 9, 2024
Update: Due to the expected storm weather in New York City, NYSERDA is postponing tonight’s Offshore Wind Open House in Astoria, Queens. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Join NYSERDA, New York State agencies, offshore wind project developers, and other industry partners to learn about the State’s work to responsibly develop offshore wind to advance the critical clean energy targets of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Astoria, Queens: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET
Variety Boys and Girls Club
21-12 30th Rd, Queens, NY 11102
December 12, 2023
Empire Wind is an offshore wind project which will generate renewable energy for
New York. An Onshore Substation (ONS) will be constructed in Sunset Park,
Brooklyn.
Construction at SBMT requires a State Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (SPDES) permit for construction dewatering activities.
In accordance with NYSDEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29), Equinor is hosting a public meeting to provide the public with information regarding the dewatering activities.
Join us at the upcoming virtual public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December
12th from 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. to learn more about the SPDES permit and construction
dewatering activities.
For more information, please visit the online document repository at:
https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/sunset-park.
A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Please contact the Empire Wind team by email at: empirewind@equinor.com or in writing at: 34 35th Street, Suite A415 Brooklyn, NY 11232 for additional information regarding this project.
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December 12, 2023
Empire Wind is an offshore wind project which will generate renewable energy for
New York. South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) Port Infrastructure
Improvements are part of this project.
Construction at SBMT requires a State Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (SPDES) permit for construction dewatering activities. In accordance with NYSDEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29), Equinor is hosting a public meeting to provide the public with information regarding the dewatering activities.
Join us at the upcoming virtual public meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December
12th from 6 – 7:15 p.m. to learn more about the SPDES permit and construction
dewatering activities. A Zoom link will be provided for registrants.
For more information, please visit the online document repository at:
https://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/sunset-park.
A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Please contact the Empire Wind team by email at: empirewind@equinor.com or in writing at: 34 35th Street, Suite A415 Brooklyn, NY 11232 for additional information regarding
this project.
October 11, 2023
On October 11, 2023, the Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold in-person public meetings on the Empire Wind Project Article VII proceeding. Two public information sessions will each be followed by a public statement hearing, where those wishing to comment on the project will have an opportunity to make a statement.
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS
• Wednesday, October 11, 2023; 1:00 PM ET
• Wednesday, October 11, 2023; 5:30 PM ET
PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARINGS
• Wednesday, October 11, 2023; 2:00 PM ET
• Wednesday, October 11, 2023; 6:30 PM ET
Descargue el folleto en español aquí.
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September 22, 2023
The Empire Wind team and Operation SPLASH joined forces on Friday to close out Climate Week. We cleaned the Western Bays removing microplastics, Styrofoam, construction materials, and other debris from local marshes. If you haven’t already, check out Operation SPLASH, a volunteer-based organization dedicated to improving the quality of LI’s south shore bays, waterways, and beaches. Since 1990, its members have removed more than 3 million pounds of trash
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June 12, 2023
SBMT is now at the 90% design phase! Equinor will present solutions to the requests and concerns we heard from our neighbors and partners.
Brooklyn Community Board 7 Meeting Space 4201 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11232
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
June 8, 2023
You can view, comment on, and download posters from the June 8 Long Beach Open House here.
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May 3, 2023
You can view, comment on, and download posters from the May 3 Island Park Open House here.
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March 10, 2023
We’re connecting New York’s supply chain to the clean energy industry. Learn how you can join us in this growing sector.
Fri, March 10, 2023, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Farmingdale State College: 2350 Broadhollow Road Farmingdale, NY 11735
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March 7, 2023
A recording is now available here.
This virtual event is for those interested in learning more about the Offshore Wind Ecosystem Fund and how to apply. The $5 million community investment fund has been established by Equinor Wind US and developed in collaboration with the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the Sunset Park Task Force to support sustainable growth, empowerment of underserved areas, and climate justice in the offshore wind ecosystem in New York City.
A significant portion of the awards will be made to frontline and environmental justice communities and priority will be given to minority/women owned and service-disabled veteran owned businesses.
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February 28, 2023
A recording is now available here.
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February 7, 2023
We’re connecting New York’s supply chain to the clean energy industry. Learn how you can join us in this growing sector.
Tuesday February 7, 2023, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
CUNY Graduate Center
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December 13, 2022
Participants will have a chance to interact with Equinor Renewables US representatives, meet awarded Tier 1 contractors involved in Equinor projects in New York, hear from leaders in New York’s renewable energy landscape, and find out how to prepare for opportunities in upcoming renewable energy projects.
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Location:
Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, NY 12180
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December 8, 2022
Recording is now available here.
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November 29, 2022
Recording is now available here.
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November 29, 2022
Recording is now available here.
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November 15, 2022
Video recording available here.
June 22, 2022
Location: Virtual meeting via Zoom at 06:00 pm EST.
Habrá interpretación en español.
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