The eagerly-awaited next round of offshore wind lease area sales in the New York Bight region may not take place until 2022, despite pressure for faster action from project developers and the state, federal regulators told Recharge.

President Joe Biden’s administration “strongly supports growing the offshore wind industry as a key component of tackling the climate crisis. This includes reaching a decision on what areas in the New York Bight may be appropriate for wind leasing,” said a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) spokesperson.