Understanding the transmission challenges shaping America’s next generation of offshore energy.
Gain the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving intersection of offshore energy, transmission planning, and grid reliability. Designed for technical and non-technical professionals alike, this self-paced online course explores the policies, technologies, and market forces shaping the future of offshore transmission.
10 Hours
3 Self-Paced Modules
CEUs Available
Why This Course Matters
Offshore wind isn’t waiting on turbines—it’s waiting on transmission. The next decade of offshore energy will be defined as much by grid infrastructure as by generation.
Nearly 14 GW of leased offshore wind capacity remains paused while rising demand from AI, data centers, electrification, and advanced manufacturing places new pressure on the electric grid.
With new federal transmission planning requirements, evolving reliability standards, and greater state involvement, understanding offshore transmission is now essential for developers, regulators, planners, and policymakers.
Growing Demand
AI, data centers, electrification, and advanced manufacturing are driving historic increases in electricity demand, placing new pressure on the nation’s transmission network.
Project Backlog
Leased offshore wind projects will require transmission capacity as development resumes, making coordinated planning increasingly important.
Federal Policy
New long-term regional transmission planning requirements are changing how utilities, developers, and policymakers prepare for future energy needs.
Grid Reliability
Transmission resilience is now a national priority as the electric grid evolves to support new generation resources and rising demand.