New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan (EMP) calls for a minimum of 1000 megawatts of off shore wind (OSW) capacity to be developed in New Jersey by 2012 and a minimum of 3000 MW of off-shore wind by 2020. In order to further the goals set by the Energy Master Plan, the Board has established a public stakeholder process to begin the development of amendments to the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) rules (N.J.A.C. 14:8-1.2) to set minimum percentages for off-shore wind energy. This working group will provide input on the RPS amendments and related questions.

Upcoming Meetings

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE:  A public hearing was held on March 26th, presided by BPU President Jeanne M. Fox, to solicit comments on the Proposed Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Portfolio Carve-out and the establishment of an Off Shore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC).  The OREC will assist in financing the development of Offshore Wind to achieve the goals established in Governor Corzine's Energy Master Plan for Offshore Wind.  

An OSW meeting has been set to review a financing proposal submitted by Atlantic City Electric (ACE) which addresses some concerns raised by Rate Counsel at our last meeting.  Please submit any comments, thoughts or ideas you may have in advance or bring them to the meeting for discussion.

Location: NJ Board of Public Utilities
Two Gateway Center
8th Floor, Room 99A
Newark, New Jersey

Next Meeting Date:   October 16, 2009
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Call in:  866.222.0917
Pass code:  913090

* All Meeting Dates subject to change

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