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Kitty Hawk Offshore is an offshore wind project proposed more than 27 miles from the Outer Banks. The Wind Energy Area is projected to be able to support 2,500 MW of electricity generation which would be enough to power approximately 700,000 homes.
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) awarded Avangrid Renewables a 122,405-acre lease in 2017 for the development of an offshore wind project off the coast of North Carolina and Virginia. Avangrid Renewables has been studying the area in more detail as part of early stage project development since then.
Avangrid Renewables is a leading renewable energy developer and is a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), part of the IBERDROLA Group, an energy pioneer with one of the largest renewable asset bases in the world. AVANGRID is at the forefront of transforming the way that the U.S. produces and uses energy.
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2011 - 2015
Planning and Analysis
The federal stakeholder planning and analysis phase focused on the identification and assessment of offshore areas that could be viable candidates for wind energy – Wind Energy Areas (WEAs). This process included nominations for particular areas, Environmental Assessments for specific activities related to this phase and public input.
March 7, 2013
BOEM Call for Information and Nominations Closes
January 23, 2015
BOEM publishes Notice of Availability (NOA) of Draft Environmental Assessment (EA)
Learn MoreSeptember 18, 2015
BOEM Publishes Notice of Availability (NOA) for Revised Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
Learn More2016 - 2017
Leasing
In this phase, BOEM conducts a process to identify prospective bidders to lease an area offshore North Carolina for commercial wind energy development. BOEM manages an online auction process which results in a preliminary lease agreement for the highest bidder. The preliminary term for the lease is 12 months in which the lease must submit a Site Assessment Plan (SAP) to BOEM.
August 16, 2016
BOEM Releases the Atlantic Wind Lease Sale 7 Proposed Sale Notice (PSN) and Request for Interest (RFI)
Learn MoreMarch 17, 2017
BOEM and Avangrid Renewables sign Commercial Lease for Renewable Energy Development
Learn More2017 - 2021
Site Assessment
Following the establishment of a lease agreement, a Site Assessment Plan must be submitted to and approved by BOEM. The SAP describes the metoceanic data collection devices and methods to support site assessment activities. The data collection devices will monitor the wind resource and metocean conditions in support of the Project. Data collection will include the evaluation of: shallow hazards and geological conditions (including seabed constraints such as boulders and debris); marine archaeological resources; and benthic resources. Upon approval of the SAP, the lessee will have up to 4 ½ years in which to submit a Construction and Operations Plan (COP) to BOEM.
2021 - Onward
Construction and Operation
The focus of the Construction and Operations Phase is conducting the Environmental Impact Statement, receiving public input, and gaining approval on the Construction and Operations Plan. Following final approval of the plan construction and operations will begin.
BOEM deems COP Sufficient and Complete to Start NEPA
BOEM Publishes Draft EIS followed by public comment period and public meetings
Avangrid Renewables Submits Design and Installation Plans
Construction
Decommissioning
BOEM Publishes NOI to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
BOEM Publishes Final EIS and Record of Decision
All State and Federal Permits In-hand
Commercial Operation
The federal stakeholder planning and analysis phase focused on the identification and assessment of offshore areas that could be viable candidates for wind energy – Wind Energy Areas (WEAs). This process included nominations for particular areas, Environmental Assessments for specific activities related to this phase and public input.
Mar 7, 2013
BOEM Call for Information and Nominations Closes
Jan 23, 2015
BOEM publishes Notice of Availability (NOA) of Draft Environmental Assessment (EA)
Learn MoreSep 18, 2015
BOEM Publishes Notice of Availability (NOA) for Revised Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
Learn MoreIn this phase, BOEM conducts a process to identify prospective bidders to lease an area offshore North Carolina for commercial wind energy development. BOEM manages an online auction process which results in a preliminary lease agreement for the highest bidder. The preliminary term for the lease is 12 months in which the lease must submit a Site Assessment Plan (SAP) to BOEM.
Aug 16, 2016
BOEM Releases the Atlantic Wind Lease Sale 7 Proposed Sale Notice (PSN) and Request for Interest (RFI)
Learn MoreMar 17, 2017
BOEM and Avangrid Renewables sign Commercial Lease for Renewable Energy Development
Learn MoreFollowing the establishment of a lease agreement, a Site Assessment Plan must be submitted to and approved by BOEM. The SAP describes the metoceanic data collection devices and methods to support site assessment activities. The data collection devices will monitor the wind resource and metocean conditions in support of the Project. Data collection will include the evaluation of: shallow hazards and geological conditions (including seabed constraints such as boulders and debris); marine archaeological resources; and benthic resources. Upon approval of the SAP, the lessee will have up to 4 ½ years in which to submit a Construction and Operations Plan (COP) to BOEM.
The focus of the Construction and Operations Phase is conducting the Environmental Impact Statement, receiving public input, and gaining approval on the Construction and Operations Plan. Following final approval of the plan construction and operations will begin.