The final New Jersey Offshore Wind Strategic Plan was approved by the Board on September 9, 2020. This plan makes strategic recommendations that sets the course for the successful development of offshore wind in New Jersey. The plan highlights the five key subject areas of environmental and natural resource protection, commercial and recreational fisheries, supply chain and workforce development, ports and harbors, and energy markets and transmission. The draft Offshore Wind Strategic Plan was released for public comment on July 13, 2020. Public comments received by the Board have been considered, and the final Plan includes certain modifications based on comments. The Offshore Wind Strategic Plan will be a guide to establishing a new offshore wind industry to benefit New Jersey residents and mitigate climate change by developing a clean, renewable energy source. The Strategic Plan can be found here.