State of New Jersey: Blue Ribbon Panel on Development of Wind Turbine Facilities in Coastal Waters

This report, including the enclosed specific policy recommendations, is intended to satisfy the third charge set out by Executive Order 12 (Codey), that this Panel submit to the Governor a report providing policy recommendations regarding the appropriateness of developing offshore wind turbine facilities. Its findings include: New Jersey faces a serious and growing energy crisis; New Jersey must be a leader in developing clean, renewable sources of energy; New Jersey must face its energy problems with bold action on multiple fronts; based on information available today, offshore wind turbine technology offers a range of potential benefits and possible drawbacks; too much remains unknown to characterize the appropriateness of offshore wind development for New Jersey's coastal waters; and some of the unknown and/or incomplete information can be learned through practical application of the technology.'Financial support for the printing of this document has been provided through the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resources Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Coastal Management Office of New Jersey. CZM Grant Award to New Jersey - NA04NOS4190048039;'Final Report to Governor Jon S. Corzine