The United Brotherhood of Carpenters’ David Borrus weighs in on the intensifying workforce demands of the U.S. OSW industry and the role organized labor can play to meet these growing needs. New projects over the coming years will demand more workers with varying skillsets. Host Brandon Burke and David discuss insights on job creation associated with the Vineyard Wind project of 2021. They also delve into how U.S. OSW industry is driving new career opportunities for more diverse workforce.
Credits:
Editing by Jeff Gasser. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Production assistance by Alec Gomez. Content, audio engineering, and sound design by Brandon Burke.
Washington State has an extensive maritime history, advanced industry assets, and experience with large-scale electricity generation. So, why aren’t we hearing more about offshore wind in Washington? Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins, Jennifer States from Washington Maritime Blue, and Brian Young from the WA Department of Commerce join host Brandon Burke to consider that question, how these advantages can be leveraged to drive the U.S. offshore wind market forward, and examine the history.
The U.S. is poised to emerge as a leader in the floating offshore wind space, as OSW areas in Northern and Central California advance. Three influential women in floating offshore wind – Siemens Gamesa’s Abby Watson, Mainstream Renewable Power’s Paula Major, and Principle Power’s Amisha Patel, join host Brandon Burke to discuss this massive opportunity for U.S. clean energy leadership and address permitting floating offshore wind platforms, export opportunities, and the factors necessary for long-term success.
Janice Fuller, Lawrence Mott, and Peter Shattuck from Anbaric joined us to discuss Anbaric’s unique approach to offshore wind transmission, including the company’s OceanGrid proposals and some critical observations about the onshore grid. During the second half of episode, we focused on a recent Brattle Group report examining the benefits of offshore wind transmission planning in the ISO-NE control area.
Mark Mitchell from Dominion Energy joined us to discuss the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, Dominion Energy’s recently-announced intention to construct a Jones Act-compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel, and Dominion Energy’s uniquely integrated approach to offshore wind development.
Kent Herzog and Tony Appleton from Burns & McDonnell joined us to discuss offshore wind transmission, ports and harbors, and permitting.