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Offshore wind turbines send energy via subsea cables to an offshore substation. Cables laid deep beneath the beach then transfer that energy from offshore substations to onshore substations.

For Ocean Wind 1, energy from subsea cables will be transferred via transmission line to two onshore converter stations being constructed at the Peck Bay and Lanoka substations. From there, an underground cable will connect the converted energy to the local electrical grid.

We evaluated several landing locations for Ocean Wind 1, conducting extensive technical and environmental surveys. These surveys enabled us to determine the most efficient routes for cable connections from our offshore wind substations to our onshore substations.

Based on these assessments, the routes and cable landings shown above have been identified as the preferred routes. Choosing these routes enables us to avoid environmentally sensitive areas and make use of existing rights-of-way where other utilities (e.g., natural gas, sewers) are already located.

These routes were proposed as part of the project’s Construction and Operations Plan, and approved by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).

No. We will use a common technique called horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to drill deep underground without disturbing any surfaces. HDD also allows us to maintain public access throughout the construction process.

The closest offshore wind turbines will be 15 miles off the coast of southern New Jersey, making them hardly visible. You can review all the distances at which our wind turbines will sit here.

No. All components will be installed deep underground, using trenchless construction and horizontal directional drilling to avoid impacts. When construction is completed, the only permanent aboveground components will be the converter station and substation, within the Lanoka and Peck Bay substation areas.

Yes. Our construction team will have steel plates on hand to ensure property owners maintain access to their homes and driveways. These steel plates can be installed in minutes, or preinstalled in line with property owners’ schedules.

To keep residents informed, our project team will provide monthly email notices about the timing of construction near their properties. Members of the field team will provide door-to-door notices to residences as the construction zone expands. Field managers will also be available onsite, acting as a point of contact for residents to discuss access or accommodation needs.

Further inquiries can be sent to info@oceanwind.com. Our team can also be reached at 609-450-3047.

Yes. All public curbs and streets will be restored to previous conditions. For concerns regarding property damage resulting from onshore construction activities, please call 609-450-3047, or email us at info@oceanwind.com.

Many state and local regulatory authorities are heavily involved in Ocean Wind 1’s development, including the NJ Board of Public Utilities and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.

At the federal level, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management leads a review under the National Environmental Policy Act. Reviewers include the National Marine Fisheries Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Coast Guard, and the Department of Defense, among others.