Offshore Wind Transmission Webinar Series

January 18, 2021

The Northeast Regional Ocean Council, in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean, invites you to participate in a Friday morning webinar series to increase understanding and promote dialogue about offshore wind transmission planning in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S.

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There has been increased focus in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on the importance of critical transmission infrastructure considerations when planning for the potential development of the offshore wind industry. Transmission is regulated and managed onshore and offshore by multiple state and federal agencies, as well as regional entities. This webinar series will provide NROC and MARCO members, partners, and others with an understanding of the current framework for transmission planning on land, and issues that are emerging as planning extends offshore.

WEBINAR 1 | January 29, 2021 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Bringing Offshore Transmission to Shore: How It’s Done and Stakeholder Considerations

Objective: To provide an understanding of the physical features of marine cable installation, environmental and marine use considerations, industry best practices for mitigating risk, and perspectives on offshore transmission planning on the east coast.

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The importance of a unified approach to energy and marine use planning when considering offshore cable infrastructure – Joel Whitman, Global Marine Group
Marine cable installation overview – David Slee, Burns & McDonnell
Marine cable maintenance overview – Andrew Lloyd, Global Marine Group

WEBINAR 2 | February 5, 2021 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
The Role of Offshore Wind in Meeting State Decarbonization Goals and Why Transmission Matters

Objective: To discuss recent analysis by The Brattle Group about the anticipated scale of offshore wind development needed meet state public policy goals, and consider a systems approach to offshore wind transmission planning.

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New England states’ vision for a clean, affordable, and reliable 21st century regional electric grid – Ben D’Antonio, New England States Committee on Electricity (NESCOE)
Results from the Brattle Group Analysis – Johannes Pfeifenberger, The Brattle Group

WEBINAR 3 | February 12, 2021 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
How the Grid Works 101 and Offshore Wind Considerations

Objective: To provide participants with an understanding of the regulatory, operational, management and market characteristics of electricity transmission from offshore wind.

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How the Grid Works 101 – Rob Gramlich, Founder and President, Grid Strategies LLC
Regulatory Considerations in Offshore Wind Transmission Planning – Mark Kalpin, Energy and Environmental Attorney, Holland & Knight
Insights from Wind Transmission Planning in New Jersey – Joe DeLosa, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

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