New York State is leading the nation with its goal to develop 9,000MW of offshore wind by 2035, which is critical to meeting its aggressive goal of 70 percent renewable electricity by 2030. Albany, New York and the Capital Region are becoming a national hub for offshore wind manufacturing.
- The Port of Albany is offshore wind ready with its 80+acre Beacon Harbor site.
- The region is also realizing significant investment in advanced foundation components by Ørsted at the Port of Coeymans.
- With more than 300 acres of development ready port sites, the region is ready to host components such as blades, nacelles, towers, cables, etc.
Home to New York’s northern-most, year-round seaport with critical rail connections and located at the nexus of Interstates 87 and 90, the region provides strategic access to multi-state supply chains. New York’s Capital Region has the manufacturing capability, port infrastructure, R&D assets, adaptable workforce, and sites to support the offshore wind industry. Contact us to learn more about offshore wind opportunities in the Capital Region and how we can help.
Economic Impact of Offshore Wind
Capital Region Partners – Albany County Alliance, Carver Companies, Center for Economic Growth, and Port of Albany – engaged Karp Strategies to develop an economic impact assessment of offshore wind to show the industry’s transformative economic benefits. It can be read in full here.
Sites
With over 300 quayside acres in various stages of development and plenty of shovel ready sites and facilities in proximity, the Capital Region can support large and small projects. Contact CEG for assistance with a customized site search.
Workforce Development & Talent Pipeline
Resources Include:
- New York State Registered Apprenticeships
- High School Technical Education – BOCES
- Four Community Colleges: Hudson Valley Community College, SUNY Schenectady, SUNY Adirondack & Columbia Greene Community College
- Undergrad/Graduate Programs – UAlbany, RPI, Clarkson, Union, Siena
- Capital Region Workforce Development Board
- Workforce Development Institute – State non-profit that works to grow and keep good jobs in New York State
- SEAT Center – Connects underrepresented young people to meaningful work
CEG can assist with brokering conversations and making introductions to develop the offshore wind workforce through training programs, partners, etc. Additional CEG/partner workforce development programs and initiatives can be found here.
Supply Chain
With a robust manufacturing base and transportation infrastructure, the Capital Region has opportunities to establish and grow the offshore wind supply chain. As the region’s federally designated Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the Center for Economic Growth has dedicated staff with deep expertise to provide one-on-one assistance and funding opportunities.
CEG’s business attraction and expansion team can provide assistance with site selection, incentive coordination, market research, access to workforce, supply chain connections, and more. Contact us today by completing the form below.
About the Center for Economic Growth (CEG)
The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) is dedicated to driving economic growth in New York’s eight-county, 1.1 million person Capital Region. As the nonprofit regional economic development organization, we do this by attracting investment and talent; growing manufacturing and workforce capabilities, leveraging industry clusters, and developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We serve as a catalyst and work with partners and stakeholders to prepare the region to compete and move high-impact strategies and projects forward. An affiliate of the Capital Region Chamber, CEG is supported by investors in business, government, education, and the nonprofit sectors who are committed to sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity.
