The move was expected by the global industry with Governor Andrew Cuomo and other administration officials expressed strong support for offshore wind in recent years as a key component of the state's future clean energy portfolio.
Last December, Cuomo directed regulators to design and enact a new Clean Energy Standard (CES) that 50% of all electricity consumed in New York State by 2030 come from clean and renewable energy sources, replacing the 30% mandate that expires this year.
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