New Jersey Wind Works hails Atlantic City approvals for Atlantic Shores project

Members of the New Jersey Wind Works Coalition issued the following statements following the City Council of Atlantic City’s decision to issue approvals that will permit the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project to move forward:

“We are pleased that Atlantic City’s elected officials gave final approval that will allow the Atlantic Shores offshore wind development to deliver clean renewable electricity to New Jersey businesses and families.

With this move, Atlantic City’s elected officials stood on the side of their most vulnerable residents, who will be able to breathe cleaner air as we transition away from dirty fossil fuels. And they stood with the union workers who will be employed building this wind farm. We’re excited to get to work building a prosperous, energy independent, clean energy future for our children!”

— Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey League of Conservation Voters

“ANJEC is grateful to and proud of the Atlantic City Council for voting yes to renewable wind energy and a clean energy future.

Atlantic City is helping to build a bright future for New Jersey based on a clean energy economy that provides local jobs, fights the climate crisis, reduces dependence on dirty fossil fuels, and creates cleaner air for this and the next generation to breathe. ANJEC applauds Atlantic City’s leadership.”

— Jennifer Coffey, Executive Director, Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC)

“As recreational fishermen, we rely on key elements like fish habitat, cleaner waters, and stable weather conditions. Offshore wind energy has the potential to provide all of this. We see the impacts of climate change on the water daily, making it essential to act now. Despite the benefits of clean energy, major polluters are fighting offshore wind projects to protect their profits at our expense. We must support sustainable energy solutions for the health of our future coastal ecosystems and the small businesses that thrive with abundant fish populations.”

— Capt. Paul Eidman, fisherman