Gulf Coast states like Texas are experts in energy development and have played a critical role in the industry by constructing the first U.S. offshore wind substation and the first Jones Act-compliant turbine installation vessel. NWF teamed up with Texas A&M University to host an offshore wind forum at its Galveston campus. Experts discussed recent offshore wind polling (which found that 71% of Texans support offshore wind), grid reliability, environmental impacts, and economic opportunities. Some residents said hosting this forum “took some spine” and should be commended.
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