The Department of Energy has just released a comprehensive study on the future of offshore wind power and the findings are very optimistic.

The NREL report finds that harnessing even a fraction of the nation’s potential offshore wind resource, estimated to be more than 4,000 gigawatts, could create thousands of jobs and help revitalize America’s manufacturing sector, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, diversify U.S. energy supplies, and provide cost-competitive electricity to key coastal regions. The report also reaches the conclusion that while significant challenges remain, effective research, policies, and market commitment will enable offshore wind to play a significant role in the country’s energy future. More information is available in the Executive Summary [PDF] and full NREL report [PDF].

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