2021 was an incredible year for U.S. offshore wind. The Biden Administration matched the pace of state governments to jumpstart the nascent industry and its supply chain. Join host Brandon Burke, along with the Network’s Aybala Sen, Laura Hastings, and Sam Salustro, as they discuss the top offshore wind power news, industry accomplishments, and lessons learned in 2021.    Credits:   Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor.  Content, audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Brandon Burke. 

2021 was an incredible year for U.S. offshore wind. The Biden Administration matched the pace of state governments to jumpstart the nascent industry and its supply chain. Join host Brandon Burke, along with the Network’s Aybala Sen, Laura Hastings, and Sam Salustro, as they discuss the top offshore wind power news, industry accomplishments, and lessons learned in 2021.   Credits:   Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor.  Content, audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Brandon Burke.

2021: Review of a Groundbreaking Year in U.S. Offshore Wind (Season 3 Ep 11)

Technological advances are making ocean mapping and offshore data collection easier, safer, and more accurate. One company at the forefront of this opportunity is Saildrone, who are utilizing their innovative uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to advance the U.S. offshore wind market. Join Brian Connon, Vice President of Ocean Mapping at Saildrone, and host Brandon Burke as they discuss these innovative technologies.  Credits:   Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Production assistance by Alec Gomez.     Content, audio engineering, and sound design by Brandon Burke. 

Technological advances are making ocean mapping and offshore data collection easier, safer, and more accurate. One company at the forefront of this opportunity is Saildrone, who are utilizing their innovative uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to advance the U.S. offshore wind market. Join Brian Connon, Vice President of Ocean Mapping at Saildrone, and host Brandon Burke as they discuss these innovative technologies.  Credits:   Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Production assistance by Alec Gomez.    Content, audio engineering, and sound design by Brandon Burke.

A.I. on the High Seas (Season 3 Ep 10)

The Biden Administration’s bold, unified approach to kickstarting U.S. offshore wind deployment has created a consistent advancement of projects through the federal permitting process. Guest Matt Palmer, President of Wood Thilsted USA, a veteran of the U.S. offshore wind industry, has been involved since the days of Nantucket Sound. Matt and host Brandon Burke talk about how these actions can create regulatory certainty and enhance investor confidence, all of which will be necessary to meet the 30 GW by 2030 national offshore wind deployment target. Credits:   Editing by Jeff Gasser. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Production assistance by Alec Gomez.    Content, audio engineering, and sound design by Brandon Burke.

The Biden Administration’s bold, unified approach to kickstarting U.S. offshore wind deployment has created a consistent advancement of projects through the federal permitting process. Guest Matt Palmer, President of Wood Thilsted USA, a veteran of the U.S. offshore wind industry, has been involved since the days of Nantucket Sound. Matt and host Brandon Burke talk about how these actions can create regulatory certainty and enhance investor confidence, all of which will be necessary to meet the 30 GW by 2030 national offshore wind deployment target. Credits:   Editing by Jeff Gasser. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Production assistance by Alec Gomez.    Content, audio engineering, and sound design by Brandon Burke.

From Nantucket Sound to Vineyard Wind: The Evolution of U.S. Offshore Wind (Season 3 Ep 9)

Washington State has an extensive maritime history, advanced infrastructure assets including deep-water ports, a strong workforce, a culture of innovation, and experience with large-scale electricity generation. Given these advantages, why aren’t we hearing more about offshore wind in Washington? Guests Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins, Jennifer States from Washington Maritime Blue, and Brian Young from the Washington State Department of Commerce join host Brandon Burke to consider that question, including how these advantages can be leveraged to drive the U.S. offshore wind market forward. Credits:    Editing by Jeff Gasser. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Production assistance by Alec Gomez.    Content, audio engineering, and sound design by Brandon Burke. 

Washington State has an extensive maritime history, advanced infrastructure assets including deep-water ports, a strong workforce, a culture of innovation, and experience with large-scale electricity generation. Given these advantages, why aren’t we hearing more about offshore wind in Washington? Guests Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins, Jennifer States from Washington Maritime Blue, and Brian Young from the Washington State Department of Commerce join host Brandon Burke to consider that question, including how these advantages can be leveraged to drive the U.S. offshore wind market forward. Credits:   Editing by Jeff Gasser. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Production assistance by Alec Gomez.    Content, audio engineering, and sound design by Brandon Burke.

Washington State's Unique Opportunity in Offshore Wind (Season 3 Ep 8)

Supply chains across the world are being impacted by the effects of COVID-19. Manufacturing and production lines across America, including for offshore wind, have experienced backlogs. LS Cable USA’s Project Director, Bill Wall, who has more than 40 years of worldwide offshore marine construction and development experience, joins host Brandon Burke to discuss the critical role submarine cables play in the fast developing U.S. offshore wind industry. They touch on submarine cable management and storage considerations, potential supply chain bottlenecks, and Bill hints at some investments that LS Cable USA may be making. Credits:   Editing by Jeff Gasser. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Production assistance by Alec Gomez.    Content, audio engineering, and sound design by Brandon Burke. 

Supply chains across the world are being impacted by the effects of COVID-19. Manufacturing and production lines across America, including for offshore wind, have experienced backlogs. LS Cable USA’s Project Director, Bill Wall, who has more than 40 years of worldwide offshore marine construction and development experience, joins host Brandon Burke to discuss the critical role submarine cables play in the fast developing U.S. offshore wind industry. They touch on submarine cable management and storage considerations, potential supply chain bottlenecks, and Bill hints at some investments that LS Cable USA may be making. Credits:   Editing by Jeff Gasser. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Production assistance by Alec Gomez.    Content, audio engineering, and sound design by Brandon Burke.

Submarine Cables: Overcoming Supply Chain Bottlenecks (Season 3 Ep 7)

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters’ David Borrus weighs in on the intensifying workforce demands of the U.S. offshore wind industry and the key role organized labor can play to meet these growing needs. New projects over the coming years will demand more workers – requiring both older generation knowledge and skills as well as an influx of new workers. Host Brandon Burke and David discuss insights on job creation associated with the Vineyard Wind project, entering construction in fall 2021. They also delve into how the U.S. offshore wind industry is driving new career opportunities for more diverse workforce. Credits:    Editing by Jeff Gasser. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Production assistance by Alec Gomez.   Content, audio engineering, and sound design by Brandon Burke.

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters’ David Borrus weighs in on the intensifying workforce demands of the U.S. offshore wind industry and the key role organized labor can play to meet these growing needs. New projects over the coming years will demand more workers – requiring both older generation knowledge and skills as well as an influx of new workers. Host Brandon Burke and David discuss insights on job creation associated with the Vineyard Wind project, entering construction in fall 2021. They also delve into how the U.S. offshore wind industry is driving new career opportunities for more diverse workforce. Credits:    Editing by Jeff Gasser. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Production assistance by Alec Gomez.   Content, audio engineering, and sound design by Brandon Burke.

Labor Unions and the Key to Getting Steel in the Water (Season 3 Ep 6)

The U.S. is poised to emerge as a leader in the floating offshore wind space. In late May, the Biden Administration continued its efforts to jumpstart the U.S. offshore wind industry by advancing offshore wind areas off of Northern and Central California. Off the West Coast, and in several other regions around the U.S., significant water depths will require deployment of floating offshore wind turbines. Siemens Gamesa’s Abby Watson, Mainstream Renewable Power’s Paula Major, and Principle Power’s Amisha Patel – three influential women in floating offshore wind – join host Brandon Burke to discuss this massive opportunity for U.S. clean energy leadership and innovation. They’ll address permitting floating offshore wind platforms, intersections with hydrogen and offshore oil and gas, export opportunities, and the factors necessary to long-term success in this cutting-edge clean energy industry.  Credits:   Content, audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Brandon Burke.  Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. 

The U.S. is poised to emerge as a leader in the floating offshore wind space. In late May, the Biden Administration continued its efforts to jumpstart the U.S. offshore wind industry by advancing offshore wind areas off of Northern and Central California. Off the West Coast, and in several other regions around the U.S., significant water depths will require deployment of floating offshore wind turbines. Siemens Gamesa’s Abby Watson, Mainstream Renewable Power’s Paula Major, and Principle Power’s Amisha Patel – three influential women in floating offshore wind – join host Brandon Burke to discuss this massive opportunity for U.S. clean energy leadership and innovation. They’ll address permitting floating offshore wind platforms, intersections with hydrogen and offshore oil and gas, export opportunities, and the factors necessary to long-term success in this cutting-edge clean energy industry.  Credits:   Content, audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Brandon Burke.  Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor.

The Future of Wind is Floating (Season 3 Ep 5)

California, the world’s fifth largest economy, has some of the best offshore wind resources in U.S. waters. The state’s ambitious climate legislation, SB-100, calls for 100 percent clean, carbon-free electricity by 2045. To-date, solar has driven significant changes in California’s energy mix but on its own cannot ensure the state’s clean energy goals. Right now there is an incredible opportunity for floating offshore wind to contribute to California’s clean energy mix. California State Assemblymember David Chiu joins host Brandon Burke to discuss California's AB-525 offshore wind legislation and the opportunities it will provide the energy-hungry state.  Credits:  Content, audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Brandon Burke.   Music by Brandon Burke with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor.

California, the world’s fifth largest economy, has some of the best offshore wind resources in U.S. waters. The state’s ambitious climate legislation, SB-100, calls for 100 percent clean, carbon-free electricity by 2045. To-date, solar has driven significant changes in California’s energy mix but on its own cannot ensure the state’s clean energy goals. Right now there is an incredible opportunity for floating offshore wind to contribute to California’s clean energy mix. California State Assemblymember David Chiu joins host Brandon Burke to discuss California's AB-525 offshore wind legislation and the opportunities it will provide the energy-hungry state. Credits:  Content, audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Brandon Burke.   Music by Brandon Burke with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor.

California's Offshore Wind Future (Season 3 Ep 4)

Amanda Lefton

The Biden Administration has made clear that offshore wind is an important part of America’s growing renewable energy portfolio. Amanda Lefton, new Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, joins host Brandon Burke to discuss the Biden Administration's focus on offshore wind, the recent release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Vineyard Wind project, and how BOEM is addressing permitting for floating offshore wind projects in federal waters. The episode also includes a "lightning round" of regional updates on offshore wind around the United States.  Credits:  Content, audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Brandon Burke.   Music by Brandon Burke with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor.

The Biden Administration has made clear that offshore wind is an important part of America’s growing renewable energy portfolio. Amanda Lefton, new Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, joins host Brandon Burke to discuss the Biden Administration's focus on offshore wind, the recent release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Vineyard Wind project, and how BOEM is addressing permitting for floating offshore wind projects in federal waters. The episode also includes a "lightning round" of regional updates on offshore wind around the United States.  Credits:  Content, audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Brandon Burke.   Music by Brandon Burke with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor.

BOEM Director Amanda Lefton talks future of OSW (Season 3 Ep 3)

Damian Bednarz

Teaera Strum

Join host Brandon Burke and guests Nse Esema (NYC EDC), Teaera Strum (Strum Contracting), and Damian Bednarz (EnBW North America) as they discuss the intersections between offshore wind and diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice, through the lens of New York City’s South Brooklyn Marine Terminal and Sunset Park community. This episode also touches on what MWBEs and small businesses can do to position themselves as “opportunity ready” to participate in the supply chains of U.S. offshore wind projects. The Group also unpacks how the federal government places environmental justice at the core of climate policy decisions and what that means for offshore wind energy development. Credits: Content, audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Brandon Burke. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Recorded February 22, 2021. Published February 24, 2021.

Join host Brandon Burke and guests Nse Esema (NYC EDC), Teaera Strum (Strum Contracting), and Damian Bednarz (EnBW North America) as they discuss the intersections between offshore wind and diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice, through the lens of New York City’s South Brooklyn Marine Terminal and Sunset Park community. This episode also touches on what MWBEs and small businesses can do to position themselves as “opportunity ready” to participate in the supply chains of U.S. offshore wind projects. The Group also unpacks how the federal government places environmental justice at the core of climate policy decisions and what that means for offshore wind energy development. Credits: Content, audio engineering, editing, and sound design by Brandon Burke. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Recorded February 22, 2021. Published February 24, 2021.

Nse Esema (NYC EDC), Teaera Strum (Strum Contracting), Damian Bednarz (EnBW North America)

Offshore Wind Insider is a podcast hosted by the Business Network for Offshore Wind, featuring interviews with today's industry and government leaders who are making offshore wind a reality in America.

Thank you the producers and especially the new host for such an engaging and informative show. If you are looking for updates on OSW, check this out. I’m looking forward to many more episodes in the future!

Well produced and very engaging

Offshore Wind Insider

Kent Herzog

Tony Appleton

Kent Herzog and Tony Appleton from Burns &amp; McDonnell joined us to discuss offshore wind transmission, ports and harbors, and permitting. Credits: Content, audio engineering, and editing by Brandon Burke. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Recorded May 18, 2020. Published May 26, 2020.

Kent Herzog and Tony Appleton from Burns &amp; McDonnell joined us to discuss offshore wind transmission, ports and harbors, and permitting. Credits: Content, audio engineering, and editing by Brandon Burke. Music by Brandon Burke, with contributions from Nathan Ezzo, Steven Reilly, and Miles Taylor. Recorded May 18, 2020. Published May 26, 2020.

Kent Herzog and Tony Appleton, Burns & McDonnell

Steve Dayney

Our guest this episode is Steve Dayney, head of Offshore North America for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. We start our conversation with the company itself—what is Siemens Gamesa and what does it do? Then we get into some of the challenges facing this still emerging industry, and we discuss some ways in which Siemens Gamesa is working with stakeholders to deliver a trained workforce and a robust business supply chain to build the industry. Then we shift gears a little bit. Steve shares some news about an historic award that Siemens Gamesa was conditionally awarded. We close by looking to the future. Steve shares his thoughts about how he sees the industry developing in the near-term, mid-term and long-term, and he shares an area that Siemens Gamesa will be focusing on.  Recorded July 25, 2019. Published September 1, 2019.

Our guest this episode is Steve Dayney, head of Offshore North America for <a href="https://www.siemensgamesa.com/en-int" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy</a>. We start our conversation with the company itself—what is Siemens Gamesa and what does it do? Then we get into some of the challenges facing this still emerging industry, and we discuss some ways in which Siemens Gamesa is working with stakeholders to deliver a trained workforce and a robust business supply chain to build the industry. Then we shift gears a little bit. Steve shares some news about an historic award that Siemens Gamesa was conditionally awarded. We close by looking to the future. Steve shares his thoughts about how he sees the industry developing in the near-term, mid-term and long-term, and he shares an area that Siemens Gamesa will be focusing on. Recorded July 25, 2019. Published September 1, 2019.

Steve Dayney, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Lars Thaaning Pedersen

My guest this episode is Lars Thaaning Pedersen, Chief Executive Officer of Vineyard Wind, soon to be the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind project.   We begin our conversation with Lars and his background in the industry and with the company Vineyard Wind. We then devote most of our conversation to the Vineyard Wind project itself, its timeframe, where it stands in the permitting process, and some really interesting challenges it has faced and how it has addressed them. We close with a look at the economics of the offshore wind industry and some of the factors that affect it. Lars and I recorded this conversation at the end of May, 2019 – since that time the project has continued to progress through the permitting process and is anticipated to be only a couple of months away from starting construction. Recorded May 29, 2019. Published July 28, 2019.

My guest this episode is Lars Thaaning Pedersen, Chief Executive Officer of <a href="https://www.vineyardwind.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vineyard Wind</a>, soon to be the nation’s first utility-scale offshore wind project. We begin our conversation with Lars and his background in the industry and with the company Vineyard Wind. We then devote most of our conversation to the Vineyard Wind project itself, its timeframe, where it stands in the permitting process, and some really interesting challenges it has faced and how it has addressed them. We close with a look at the economics of the offshore wind industry and some of the factors that affect it. Lars and I recorded this conversation at the end of May, 2019 – since that time the project has continued to progress through the permitting process and is anticipated to be only a couple of months away from starting construction. Recorded May 29, 2019. Published July 28, 2019.

Lars Thaaning Pedersen, Vineyard Wind

Sven Utermöhlen

Our guest this episode is Sven Utermöhlen COO for offshore wind globally and for European onshore wind at E.ON. E.ON may be new to U.S. offshore wind, but it’s an established leader in the global offshore wind industry and already has a strong presence in U.S. onshore wind. In our conversation Sven discusses E.ON ‘s global offshore wind experience, what’s appealing about the U.S. market, and how E.ON plans to bring to bear its global offshore wind expertise here in the U.S. We cover some of the challenges in developing a supply chain, including the importance of location for manufacturing and port facilities, and the need to address transmission and grid access. We close with Sven sharing what success will look like for E.ON over the next few years. Recorded January 18, 2019. Published February 25, 2019.

Our guest this episode is Sven Utermöhlen COO for offshore wind globally and for European onshore wind at <a href="https://www.eon.com/us.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">E.ON</a>. E.ON may be new to U.S. offshore wind, but it’s an established leader in the global offshore wind industry and already has a strong presence in U.S. onshore wind. In our conversation Sven discusses E.ON ‘s global offshore wind experience, what’s appealing about the U.S. market, and how E.ON plans to bring to bear its global offshore wind expertise here in the U.S. We cover some of the challenges in developing a supply chain, including the importance of location for manufacturing and port facilities, and the need to address transmission and grid access. We close with Sven sharing what success will look like for E.ON over the next few years. Recorded January 18, 2019. Published February 25, 2019.

Sven Utermöhlen, E.ON

Liz Burdock

My guest this episode is our own Liz Burdock, President and CEO of the Business Network for Offshore Wind. Our conversation covers both strengths and challenges facing the US offshore wind industry today. We begin by looking at where the market stands today in terms of its potential capacity, current state commitments and the project development pipeline. We discuss recent lease activity, the entry of major international companies into the US market, what that says about investor confidence and what it may mean for the industry’s growth. We obviously talk about the IPF, the Network’s International Partnering Forum which is just a few weeks away in New York, as well as other activities the Network has planned later this year. Liz shares how the industry’s rapid growth also poses significant supply chain challenges, and she wraps up by looking West and discussing the possibilities for offshore wind in the Pacific. At least I thought she was wrapping up, but then she turns the tables on me and starts asking me questions. So, I share some of what I’ve seen and learned as someone who’s still relatively new to the industry. References:  US Offshore Wind Market Update and Insights report 2019 International Partnering Forum  Recorded March 12, 2019. Published March 20, 2019.

My guest this episode is our own Liz Burdock, President and CEO of the Business Network for Offshore Wind. Our conversation covers both strengths and challenges facing the US offshore wind industry today. We begin by looking at where the market stands today in terms of its potential capacity, current state commitments and the project development pipeline. We discuss recent lease activity, the entry of major international companies into the US market, what that says about investor confidence and what it may mean for the industry’s growth. We obviously talk about the IPF, the Network’s International Partnering Forum which is just a few weeks away in New York, as well as other activities the Network has planned later this year. Liz shares how the industry’s rapid growth also poses significant supply chain challenges, and she wraps up by looking West and discussing the possibilities for offshore wind in the Pacific. At least I thought she was wrapping up, but then she turns the tables on me and starts asking me questions. So, I share some of what I’ve seen and learned as someone who’s still relatively new to the industry. References: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.offshorewindus.org/2019/03/22/us-offshore-wind-market-update/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">US Offshore Wind Market Update and Insights</a> report</li> <li><a href="http://www.2019ipf.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">2019 International Partnering Forum</a></li> </ul> Recorded March 12, 2019. Published March 20, 2019.

Liz Burdock, Business Network for Offshore Wind

Paul Gallagher

Doug Copeland

In this episode our guests are Paul Gallagher, Secretary of Fishermen's Energy, and Doug Copeland, regional project development manager for EDF Renewables. Paul and Doug are leading the development of the Nautilus Offshore Wind project planned for three miles out from Atlantic City. In the interview we start by covering the history of this project from its beginning several years ago as the Fishermens Energy Atlantic City Windfarm to how and why EDF Renewables came into the picture last year. We discuss the critical role of politics in offshore wind development, the importance of projects like Nautilus for growing the industry and its supply chain, and what the next steps are for the project. Recorded September 11, 2018. Published September 19, 2018.

In this episode our guests are Paul Gallagher, Secretary of Fishermen's Energy, and Doug Copeland, regional project development manager for EDF Renewables. Paul and Doug are leading the development of the Nautilus Offshore Wind project planned for three miles out from Atlantic City. In the interview we start by covering the history of this project from its beginning several years ago as the Fishermens Energy Atlantic City Windfarm to how and why EDF Renewables came into the picture last year. We discuss the critical role of politics in offshore wind development, the importance of projects like Nautilus for growing the industry and its supply chain, and what the next steps are for the project. Recorded September 11, 2018. Published September 19, 2018.

Paul Gallagher and Doug Copeland, Nautilus Offshore Wind

Jason Folsom

Welcome to Offshore Wind Insider, a podcast from the Business Network for Offshore Wind. I’m Josh Cohen, and my guest this episode is Jason Folsom, National Sales Director for MHI Vestas U.S. Jason has been active in the offshore wind industry for more than a decade and has seen a lot of changes, so we start our conversation with Jason himself and his background. Then we discuss MHI Vestas, its background and its business development focus in the industry. Then we look at the US industry more broadly, how the domestic supply chain might develop, and how local businesses can find their niche within the industry. We close by looking at the role of technology and how technological advances may shape the industry moving forward. We recorded this episode during the opening afternoon of the 2019 IPF, the Business Network’s International Partnering Forum held last month in New York City. So as we’re talking you’ll hear some activity in the background as exhibitors were setting up their tables. Next year’s 2020 IPF is already scheduled, for April 20 through 23 in Providence, Rhode Island, so mark your calendars and visit 2020ipf.comfor more information.

Welcome to Offshore Wind Insider, a podcast from the Business Network for Offshore Wind. I’m Josh Cohen, and my guest this episode is Jason Folsom, National Sales Director for <a href="http://www.mhivestasoffshore.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">MHI Vestas</a> U.S. Jason has been active in the offshore wind industry for more than a decade and has seen a lot of changes, so we start our conversation with Jason himself and his background. Then we discuss MHI Vestas, its background and its business development focus in the industry. Then we look at the US industry more broadly, how the domestic supply chain might develop, and how local businesses can find their niche within the industry. We close by looking at the role of technology and how technological advances may shape the industry moving forward. We recorded this episode during the opening afternoon of the 2019 IPF, the Business Network’s International Partnering Forum held last month in New York City. So as we’re talking you’ll hear some activity in the background as exhibitors were setting up their tables. Next year’s 2020 IPF is already scheduled, for April 20 through 23 in Providence, Rhode Island, so mark your calendars and visit <a href="http://www.2020ipf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2020ipf.com</a>for more information.

Jason Folsom, MHI Vestas

Avangrid Renewables

My guest this episode is Alejandro De Hoz, Vice President for Offshore Wind at Avangrid Renewables. We begin with Alejandro’s background and then look at Avangrid Renewables, and its parent company Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest electric power companies. We review Avangrid Renewables’ US offshore wind portfolio including Vineyard Wind, soon to be the first utility-scale offshore wind development in federal waters. Alejandro shares some of his perspective on the industry, comparing the European experience with the US experience and touching on port infrastructure, supply chain development and the workforce, and we close with Avangrid Renewable’s future plans. Recorded May 28, 2019. Published July 24, 2019.

My guest this episode is Alejandro De Hoz, Vice President for Offshore Wind at Avangrid Renewables. We begin with Alejandro’s background and then look at Avangrid Renewables, and its parent company Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest electric power companies. We review Avangrid Renewables’ US offshore wind portfolio including Vineyard Wind, soon to be the first utility-scale offshore wind development in federal waters. Alejandro shares some of his perspective on the industry, comparing the European experience with the US experience and touching on port infrastructure, supply chain development and the workforce, and we close with Avangrid Renewable’s future plans. Recorded May 28, 2019. Published July 24, 2019.

Alejandro de Hoz, Avangrid Renewables

Our guest this episode is Lorry Wagner, president of LEEDCo, the Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation, and the developer of Icebreaker Wind. LEEDCo is fairly unique as an offshore wind developer in that it’s a non-profit organization rather than a for-profit developer.  So we start our conversation with the story of LEEDCo’s formation, and then we discuss the Icebreaker Wind project, soon to be the nation’s first and only offshore wind project in fresh waters. We cover the project details, where it stands in the permitting and approval process and the expected construction timetable. Lorry discusses his approach to partnering with Tier 1 suppliers and other businesses to make the project happen, and shares his thoughts on ways to develop a domestic supply chain of local content to serve this new industry. Lorry shares his observations about how the Business Network and the IPF — the Network’s International Partnering Forum conference — have evolved and grown, and we close with him sharing a neat but unexpected development with Icebreaker Wind. In our conversation Lorry mentioned that Icebreaker Wind has received 13 of the 14 approvals it needs to move forward. Just a couple weeks after we recorded this episode, the project achieved an agreement with staff at the Ohio Power Siting Board. Lorry is optimistic that this agreement will move the project that much closer to getting final approval from the Board and hopefully a permit this fall. References mentioned in the show:  LEEDCo's Supply Chain Portal The Business Network for Offshore Wind's Supply Chain Registry The Business Network's Leadership 100 white paper Article: Oh, buoy! Lake Erie's mission to become a 'smart' lake just got a few more IQ points (FreshWater, May 9, 2019)  Recorded April 10, 2019. Published June 21, 2019.

Our guest this episode is Lorry Wagner, president of <a href="http://www.leedco.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LEEDCo</a>, the Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation, and the developer of Icebreaker Wind. LEEDCo is fairly unique as an offshore wind developer in that it’s a non-profit organization rather than a for-profit developer.  So we start our conversation with the story of LEEDCo’s formation, and then we discuss the Icebreaker Wind project, soon to be the nation’s first and only offshore wind project in fresh waters. We cover the project details, where it stands in the permitting and approval process and the expected construction timetable. Lorry discusses his approach to partnering with Tier 1 suppliers and other businesses to make the project happen, and shares his thoughts on ways to develop a domestic supply chain of local content to serve this new industry. Lorry shares his observations about how the Business Network and the IPF — the Network’s International Partnering Forum conference — have evolved and grown, and we close with him sharing a neat but unexpected development with Icebreaker Wind. In our conversation Lorry mentioned that Icebreaker Wind has received 13 of the 14 approvals it needs to move forward. Just a couple weeks after we recorded this episode, the project achieved an agreement with staff at the Ohio Power Siting Board. Lorry is optimistic that this agreement will move the project that much closer to getting final approval from the Board and hopefully a permit this fall. References mentioned in the show: <ul> <li>LEEDCo's <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KPQSXWB" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Supply Chain Portal</a></li> <li>The Business Network for Offshore Wind's <a href="https://n415.fmphost.com/fmi/webd/OSWSupplyChain.fmp12?script=101" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Supply Chain Registry</a></li> <li>The Business Network's <a href="https://www.offshorewindus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/L100WhitePaperJun.3.2019.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Leadership 100</a> white paper</li> <li>Article: <a href="https://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/ohbuoy050919.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0RaaHnzNg3FbJbfUYvD7go3p-IOonl_7RCJQkdHuMGezb4SE7VMpwLc-U" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Oh, buoy! Lake Erie's mission to become a 'smart' lake just got a few more IQ points</a> (FreshWater, May 9, 2019)</li> </ul> Recorded April 10, 2019. Published June 21, 2019.

Lorry Wagner, LEEDCo

Alicia Barton

Our guest this episode is Alicia Barton, President and CEO of NYSERDA, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Alicia is an offshore wind veteran with over a decade of experience in the industry, and we begin the conversation with her describing her background and career path that led her to NYSERDA. We then talk about Governor Andrew Cuomo’s vision for clean energy in New York and how offshore wind fits into it. We discuss some of the specific ways in which NYSERDA is moving the industry forward, including a Supply Chain Forum it is hosting on November 15. We discuss the need for stakeholder outreach, the importance of regional cooperation, and partnership with the federal government. We look ahead to next year’s IPF for which NYSERDA is the host sponsor, and we close by looking at where things stand with NYSERDA’s upcoming 800 MW offshore wind solicitation. Show references include:  New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan New York Offshore Wind Supplier Forum, Nov. 15, 2018 Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium 2019 International Partnering Forum (IPF)  Recorded November 7, 2018. Published November 8, 2018.

Our guest this episode is Alicia Barton, President and CEO of <a href="https://www.nyserda.ny.gov" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">NYSERDA</a>, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Alicia is an offshore wind veteran with over a decade of experience in the industry, and we begin the conversation with her describing her background and career path that led her to NYSERDA. We then talk about Governor Andrew Cuomo’s vision for clean energy in New York and how offshore wind fits into it. We discuss some of the specific ways in which NYSERDA is moving the industry forward, including a Supply Chain Forum it is hosting on November 15. We discuss the need for stakeholder outreach, the importance of regional cooperation, and partnership with the federal government. We look ahead to next year’s IPF for which NYSERDA is the host sponsor, and we close by looking at where things stand with NYSERDA’s upcoming 800 MW offshore wind solicitation. Show references include: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Offshore-Wind/Offshore-Wind-in-New-York-State-Overview/NYS-Offshore-Wind-Master-Plan" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Offshore-Wind/Contact/Events/Supplier-Forum" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">New York Offshore Wind Supplier Forum</a>, Nov. 15, 2018</li> <li><a href="https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Offshore-Wind/Economic-Opportunities/RD" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium</a></li> <li><a href="http://2019ipf.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">2019 International Partnering Forum (IPF)</a></li> </ul> Recorded November 7, 2018. Published November 8, 2018.

Alicia Barton, NYSERDA

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