November 24, 2021Supply chains across the world are being impacted by the effects of COVID-19. Manufacturing and production lines across America, including for offshore wind, have experienced backlogs. LS Cable USA’s Project Director, Bill Wall, who has more than 40 years of worldwide offshore marine construction and development experience, joins host Brandon Burke to discuss the critical role submarine cables play in the fast-developing U.S. offshore wind industry. 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.
November 24, 2021The 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.
November 23, 2021Washington 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. 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.
October 21, 2021The 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. Credits: Content, audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Brandon Burke. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor.
July 22, 2021 The U.S. Offshore Wind Market Report & Insights 2021 offers an analysis of federal and state government activity, which will help you better evaluate how the latest offshore wind industry developments may affect your business planning, and how the U.S. fits into the global offshore wind market. States along the Eastern Seaboard have now committed to install approximately 30 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2035. The U.S. offshore wind market experienced significant growth during 2020, with the execution of vessel contracts, hundreds of millions of dollars in state government-funded port investments, and the execution of major supply chain contracts. Legislation impacting the U.S. offshore wind industry was introduced at both the state and federal levels. This report also outlines the key offshore wind project developments of 2020 and selected events from early 2021. Access and view the 2021 Market Report.
June 30, 2021Janice 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. Credits: Content, audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Brandon Burke. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Recorded June 30, 2020. Published July 22, 2020.
