Great Lakes Offshore Wind Power Development
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Illinois, Pennsylvania, and other Great Lakes states, United States
Source: DredgeWire
The project involves the development of offshore wind power in the Great Lakes region, where state agencies have jurisdiction over offshore wind projects. The Great Lakes have the potential to generate three times more electricity than all eight surrounding states currently use. Despite past efforts and proposed projects, no offshore wind turbines currently exist in the Great Lakes due to economic
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Wind, Government
- Location
- Illinois, Pennsylvania, and other Great Lakes states, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- DredgeWire
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the development of offshore wind power in the Great Lakes region, where state agencies have jurisdiction over offshore wind projects. The Great Lakes have the potential to generate three times more electricity than all eight surrounding states currently use. Despite past efforts and proposed projects, no offshore wind turbines currently exist in the Great Lakes due to economic and legal challenges. Recent legislative efforts in Illinois and Pennsylvania aim to facilitate offshore wind development, including pilot projects and leasing programs that consider environmental, social, and economic benefits. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Illinois, Pennsylvania, and other Great Lakes states |
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Source | DredgeWire |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Wind, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-04 |
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