The Biden administration set a goal of achieving 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy generated in the U.S. by 2030 (sufficient to provide electricity to about 10 million homes). In 2021, the Biden administration approved the South Fork Wind project, a major (130 MW, 12-turbine) commercial offshore wind power project located southeast of Rhode Island's Block Island and east of New York's Montauk Point, the wind farm is projected to provide electricity to proved 70,000 Long Island homes. The project is the country's second large-scale offshore wind project (after a similar wind-power development in Massachusetts).Dartunorro Clark, Biden administration approves second major offshore wind project, to provide power to N.Y., NBC News (November 24, 2021).Dino Grandoni, Biden administration approves first offshore wind farm to supply power to New York, Washington Post (November 24, 2021).
