For immediate release: November 4, 2025
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BALTIMORE – This evening, two gubernatorial election races were called following lengthy and competitive campaigns in New Jersey and Virginia. Both East Coast states have established offshore wind supply chains, development targets, and previous administration support, driving significant U.S. market demand. New Jersey raised its state’s offshore wind goal three times in the last seven years, cementing New Jersey’s place as one of the most ambitious offshore wind states in the nation. And Virginia, home to the nation’s largest offshore wind project under construction, is relying on offshore wind to meet surging demand from data center growth while stabilizing energy rates.
In response, Oceantic Network has issued the following statements from CEO Liz Burdock:
“Energy was on the ballot today, and voters overwhelmingly supported clean energy policies that embrace all forms of generation, including offshore wind. On behalf of the more than 600 companies seeking offshore wind development work in New Jersey, Oceantic Network congratulates Mikie Sherrill on her successful campaign for governor.
“This 40-state American energy industry is proving itself, lifting up communities across the United States by delivering good-paying jobs and local investment, and combatting rising energy costs. Oceantic looks forward to working with Governor-elect Sherrill to lower electricity bills for residents, advance New Jersey’s economy, and harness the significant in-state manufacturing, port, and workforce investments already made for the buildout of more domestic energy.”
“Energy was on the ballot today, and voters overwhelmingly supported clean energy policies, including offshore wind. On behalf of the 364 companies registered for offshore wind supply chain work in Virginia, Oceantic Network congratulates Abigail Spanberger on her successful campaign for governor.
“Driving more than $1.6 billion in local investments, Virginia’s offshore wind sector is lifting up Hampton Roads communities by delivering good-paying jobs, increased economic activity, and reliable, affordable energy for residents in the heart of Data Center Alley. Oceantic looks forward to working with Governor-elect Spanberger to advance Virginia’s offshore wind economy, harnessing the significant manufacturing, port, and workforce investments for the buildout of more domestic energy, and lowering energy bills with the completion of the largest offshore wind project under construction in the U.S. today.”
Oceantic’s Offshore Wind Market Dashboard and Supply Chain Connect registry confirms:
- There are 82 New Jersey companies fulfilling 218 contracts for the national offshore wind industry.
- 694 businesses registered to participate in offshore wind development have a New Jersey footprint, including 603 companies headquartered in the state.
- There are 62 Virginia companies fulfilling contracts for the national offshore wind industry.
- 364 businesses registered to participate in offshore wind development have a Virginia location, including 295 companies headquartered in the state.
For a closer look at Virginia’s offshore wind supply chain, download our fact sheet.
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