"American offshore wind power is finally within reach," says Catherine Bowes, senior manager for climate and energy at NWF.

Key findings from the 24-page report, Catching the Wind: state actions needed to seize the golden opportunity of Atlantic offshore wind power:

- Offshore wind is strong and consistent, and can supply massive amounts of pollution-free power during times of peak demand.

- Offshore areas designated by the federal government could power more than five million average American households – about 16GW.

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