STATE OVERVIEW

Louisiana

Target Progress Status

Contracted Projects MW

0 MW

Targeted MW

5,000 MW

Uncodified Goal

Current Generation
0MW
Generation Potential
5,000MW
Location
31.045813504132, -91.982697282249

Associated Leases & Projects

Attributes
Contracting
Permit
Construction
State
Output
Online date
Lease Area
Louisiana State Waters
0 MW
Project
Cajun Wind
LA
Project
Diamond Offshore Wind
LA
Lease Area
GOM WEA Lease OCS-G 37334
Leased
0 MW
Project
RWE Offshore US Gulf
No Contract
Not Submitted
LA
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Louisiana's Offshore Wind Goal

In 2022, Louisiana published the "Louisiana Climate Action Plan," which calls for 5 GW of offshore wind power by 2035

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Louisiana's Offshore Wind Law

In 2022, Louisiana passed HB 165, which allows the Department of Natural Resources to lease areas in state waters up to 25,000 acres for offshore wind development. The law also allows the state to receive a share of project revenues.

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Contact

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About

The Offshore Wind Power Hub tracks offshore wind policies, projects, and lease areas in the United States, and provides a platform for advocates and policymakers to collaborate and share resources. The Power Hub is managed by the Clean Energy States Alliance with participation from the National Wildlife Federation.

 

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