Boem renewable energy program

Wind Energy Commercial Leasing Process

Renewable Energy Program, which was authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct). DOI''s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is responsible for implementing these regulations, which provide a framework for issuing leases, easements and rights-of-way for OCS activities that support production and transmission of renewable energy,

Offshore Renewable Energy Program

BOEM Atlantic Renewable Energy Program 2021 Outlook • Hold New York Bight Lease Sale • Environmental review & consultations • Issue up to eight leases • Issue Vineyard Wind 1 COP Approval and Conditions • Hold North Carolina/South Carolina Task Force Meeting on July 21 • Conduct Environmental and Technical Reviews of COPs

NEPA and the Office of Renewable Energy Programs

The mission of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management''s Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP) is to regulate offshore renewable energy development activities in an environmentally responsible way. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 authorized the development of regulations for the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy Program. This regulatory

Renewable Energy

Overview The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement''s renewable energy program, overseen by the Office of the Director, works with bureau experts to establish, deploy and maintain an effective offshore renewable energy program. BSEE develops and implements rigorous safety and environmental regulations and oversight of this nascent industry.

Memorandum of Understanding and Memorandum of Agreement

To describe how BOEM and the State of Maryland will continue to effectively plan for and take the actions necessary to further the implementation of the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013, Clean Energy Jobs Act, the POWER Act, the Climate Solutions Now Act, Executive Order 14008, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended by the

Renewable Energy Leasing Areas Metadata

Identification_Information: Citation: Citation_Information: Title: boem_lease_areas_11_13_12 Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data Description: Abstract: Cape WindProject History and OverviewThe Cape Wind Energy Project was proposed by Cape Wind Associates, LLC, in November 2001.

Gulf of Maine

Final Environmental Assessment . On September 6, 2024, BOEM announced the availability of its final Environmental Assessment (EA) of the Wind Energy Area (WEA) located in the Gulf of Maine.. After carefully considering alternatives described and analyzed in the Final EA, as well as comments from the public and cooperating and consulting agencies on the Draft

Karen J. Baker

Karen J. Baker is the Chief of BOEM''s Office of Renewable Energy Programs (OREP). She oversees the responsible development of renewable energy resources on the Outer Continental Shelf through conscientious planning, stakeholder engagement, comprehensive environmental analysis, and sound technical review.

New York Activities

Renewable energy activities offshore New York. What''s New? On Oct. 21, 2024, BOEM announced the availability of its Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Final PEIS) for potential development of six wind lease areas offshore New York and New Jersey in an area known as the New York Bight. On Oct. 25, 2024, BOEM published a notice of

New Jersey Activities

National Renewable Energy Laboratory Assessment Report. Oct. 2013: The Department of Energy''s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) submitted a report to BOEM that focuses on the New Jersey Wind Energy Area. The NREL, under an interagency agreement with BOEM, is provided technical assistance to identify and delineate leasing areas

Overview of BOEM Regulatory Framework and Leasing Process

In September 2024, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Guam Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force ("Task Force"), reflects a partnership between federal, territory, and local agencies, as well as offices who regularly

Renewable Energy GIS Data

The Renewable Energy Program develops, maintains and uses GIS data for a wide range of activities related to planning, assessment and environmental review of renewable energy projects on the Outer Continental Shelf. The following data has been made available to BOEM by the lessees commensurate with various planning documents for BOEM''s

Oregon Activities

Fact Sheet: BOEM Renewable Energy Program; Fact Sheet: BOEM Leasing Process; Overview of Floating Offshore Wind – National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Offshore Wind Market Report: 2021 Edition – Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy; Tips on how to provide helpful comments; BOEM-Oregon Offshore Wind Energy Planning

Biden-Harris Administration Support for Clean Energy Initiatives

The FY 2025 Budget includes $52 million for BOEM''s Renewable Energy Program, which supports the Biden-Harris administration''s goals of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030 and 15 GW of floating offshore wind capacity by 2035. As a champion of the Biden-Harris administration''s all-of-government approach

BOEM America''s offshore energy mineral resources

responsible renewable energy development activities on the OCS. The bureau grants leases, easements, and rights of way for offshore renewable energy. BOEM works directly with Tribal, federal, state, and local governments and other key stakeholders to help identify wind energy areas and issues related to upcoming offshore renewable energy

Renewable Energy Guidance

On May 15, 2024, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) have finalized updated regulations for renewable energy development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The updated financial assurance regulations incorporate BOEM''s experience with offshore oil and gas, simplify

California Activities

BOEM continues to coordinate planning for potential offshore renewable energy leasing and development activities through the BOEM California Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force, a partnership of members of state, local and federally-recognized Tribal governments and federal agencies.

Environmental Studies Planning

Proposed studies are evaluated for program relevance, programmatic timeliness, and scientific merit. BOEM has formulated its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Studies Development Plan covering all BOEM energy and minerals activities. It includes studies proposed for Alaska, Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific OCS areas.

About BOEM Fact Sheet

grants leases, easements, and rights of way for offshore renewable energy. BOEM works directly with federal, state, local and tribal gov-ernments and other key stakeholders to help identify wind energy areas and issues related to upcoming offshore renewable energy projects. For more information on BOEM''s renewable energy activities, visit:

Citizen''s Guide To BOEM''s Renewable Energy Authorization Process

Contacts: John Romero (805) 384-6324 . The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is pleased to announce the availability of a new online resource that offers a public-friendly overview of the bureau''s renewable energy authority.

Maryland Activities

BOEM coordinates Outer Continental Shelf renewable energy activities offshore Maryland with its federal, state, local, and tribal government partners through its Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force. BOEM also coordinates public information meetings to help keep interested stakeholders updated on major renewable energy milestones.

Renewable Energy Info Sheet

BOEM''s Renewable Energy Program Visit us at | Follow us @BOEM_DOI August 2019 In 2009, Department of the Interior announced final regulations for the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy Program, which was authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct).

Boem renewable energy program [PDF]

Solar Energy Resources