NY and NJ Collaborate to Co-Host Offshore Wind Supplier Forum

More than 350 attendees gathered in Atlantic City to explore the latest developments in offshore wind and discover new prospects in the growing sector

October 29, 2024

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – October 29, 2024 - As part of the ongoing collaboration between New York and New Jersey, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) co-hosted the “New York & New Jersey Offshore Wind Supplier Forum,” in Atlantic City on Monday. The forum, part of a biannual series, connected local businesses with developers and other contracted suppliers to explore opportunities in offshore wind, helping NJ and NY businesses to build the knowledge and relationships needed for success in the growing industry.

The event brought together more than 350 registered attendees from the regional offshore wind industry eager to supply products and services for projects along the East Coast.

“Through our partnership with NYSERDA, we were able to provide businesses across the region with critical information and a forum to directly connect with new opportunities in the growing sector,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “Under Governor Phil Murphy’s leadership, we are committed to realizing the promise of a clean energy future, and this Supplier Forum is a testament to our vision of a robust offshore wind economy.”

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said, “Governor Hochul's firm commitment to advancing offshore wind development while reducing its cost is bolstered by New York and New Jersey's shared vision for a regional supply chain to support regional and national efforts to deploy this resource at scale. Together, we can leverage the lessons learned from overcoming obstacles and keep driving progress for this powerhouse industry.”

Attendees networked amongst developers and suppliers and attended several informative sessions on supply chain development. The session “New York-New Jersey Partnership Success Story,” offered valuable insight into how New Jersey and New York businesses collaborated with European partners to localize components, creating a major manufacturing success in the rapidly growing US offshore wind industry.

“The Offshore Wind Supplier Forum was a valuable opportunity that we were proud to be a part of,” said Chris Johnston, Vice President of Offshore Wind at Riggs Distler. “Our session highlighted the importance of making connections and developing relationships with other like-mind organizations to support these large-scale construction projects. Our work with Smulders and LJUNGSTROM and other Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers was built on the collaborative drive towards a sustainable future as we actively shape the offshore wind landscape.”

Consistent with the commitment to support small businesses, the Forum featured 10 New Jersey and New York companies that made a two-minute pitch to an audience of developers and other primary component suppliers to present their capabilities and highlight the services they can offer for offshore wind projects.

To stay up to date on additional events in New Jersey Offshore wind visit: https://www.nj.gov/offshorewind/ and for New York visit: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Offshore-Wind/Announcements-and-Events.

About the NJEDA

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The NJEDA is committed to making New Jersey a national model for inclusive and sustainable economic development by focusing on key strategies to help build strong and dynamic communities, create good jobs for New Jersey residents, and provide pathways to a stronger and fairer economy. Through partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders, the NJEDA creates and implements initiatives to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in the State and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.

About NYSERDA

NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation, offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and funding to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA professionals work to protect the environment and create clean-energy jobs. NYSERDA has been developing partnerships to advance innovative energy solutions in New York State since 1975. To learn more about NYSERDA’s programs and funding opportunities, visit nyserda.ny.gov or follow us on Twitter , Facebook , YouTube , or Instagram .