[Governor Phil Murphy, 09 April 2019]

Governor Phil Murphy has introduced a “New Jersey Offshore Wind Supply Chain Registry” for the state that will create a portal that connects investors for offshore wind with New Jersey-based companies to partner with or purchase energy from. Governor Murphy said of the project, “Developing a robust offshore wind industry is a key step to building a stronger, fairer New Jersey economy that provides good jobs and protects our environment for future generations. The offshore wind supply chain registry will facilitate the delivery of our offshore wind projects and ensure New Jersey companies are first in line for opportunities they create.” The project falls under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA); NJEDA aims to have 650 New Jersey-based companies on the portal by the middle of August 2019. The aim of this project is to grow the local offshore wind industry while boosting the state economy. The portal will be publicly available for free.