Breaking Ground: South Brooklyn Marine Terminal’s Wind Power Revolution

The initiative is expected to generate over 1,000 construction jobs, breathing new life into the historic SBMT, a 73-acre site set to serve as a state-of-the-art facility for offshore wind operations. It will also function as the operations and maintenance hub for the Empire Wind 1 project, which aims to deliver 810 megawatts of renewable energy to New York City, enough to power nearly 500,000 homes in Brooklyn.

New York's Commitment To Reducing Its Carbon Footprint

In addition to job creation, the SBMT project underscores New York's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and meeting ambitious climate goals. Mayor Adams highlighted the significance of this endeavor in advancing the city's targets of achieving 100-percent clean electricity by 2040 and carbon neutrality by 2050. With the recent acquisition of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Red Hook, the city is on track to revitalize its working waterfront, ushering in a new era powered by green energy.

Empire Wind 1's construction at SBMT is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2026, aligning with the state's vision for a sustainable future. The project not only signifies progress toward renewable energy objectives but also represents a collaborative effort between government, industry, and local communities to realize the potential of offshore wind in New York. Through strategic partnerships and investments, New York is paving the way for a cleaner, greener future while driving economic growth and job creation in the renewable energy sector.

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