The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority announced a $300 million competitive solicitation on Friday to support maritime port development projects aimed at strengthening the state’s offshore wind supply chain, even as the broader industry grapples with significant regulatory and financial challenges.
The Port Infrastructure Request for Proposals will fund upgrades to load bearing capacity, wharf extensions, and other improvements designed to support offshore wind manufacturing, staging, and logistics while maintaining multi-use flexibility for container handling, vessel repair, and other commercial activities.
“To continue building out New York’s maritime assets as well as the offshore wind sector, we need ports capable of supporting multiple industries and technologies,” said NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris. “This solicitation will facilitate port development to support offshore wind projects through investments in multi-purpose ports that can withstand demand fluctuations for products and services from any market, helping to ensure stability, while driving economic development opportunities over the near- and long-term for New York.”
