17.5K Jobs Gulf of Mexico Wind Farm

What’s happening? The American Clean Power Association says 2 wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico off the coasts of LA and TX are estimated to create 17,5000 jobs during the 3 year construction timeline and 2,800 permanent positions.

Why is this important? Most action will be in LA ports as ” the Port of Houston has space limitations and is already congested with ship traffic”

How will this be important? “The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management plans to begin leasing the Gulf’s deep waters for offshore wind projects by 2025. Turbines could be spinning in the Gulf by 2028.” Hello TX Lege you’ve got 1 full regular session for this.

The Times-Picayune via Governing | Gulf of Mexico Wind Farms Could Create 17,500 New Jobs