July 8, 2024 — The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved what would be New Jersey’s first off-shore wind farm project.
The proposed Atlantic Shores wind turbines would stand roughly nine miles off the shore of Long Beach Island, which many consider to be the jewel of the Jersey Shore.
The project has support, and opposition.
Supporters applaud the project
Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy applauded the plan on X, saying the Atlantic Shores project will “generate enough electricity to power nearly one million homes.”
Some environmental groups say it’s a win for the Garden State.