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Total Views: 130By Teun van den Dries / ShutterstockThe U.S House of Representatives has passed the “Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act” seeking to reform U.S. energy policy and authorize major investments in research and development in transition to renewable and low-carbon energy sources.The bill was passed Thursday by a vote of 220-185.Included in the bill was an amendment by Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA03) to enforce Jones Act requirements for all offshore renewable energy production by clarifying that the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, a 1953 law governing offshore mineral and energy development, applies to lease sales for non-fossil fuel energy sources such as wind power, hydrokinetic, or ocean thermal energy conversion.“My commonsense amendment simply clarifies that all existing requirements that govern offshore oil and natural gas extraction also apply to renewables,” explains Garamendi.According to the American Wind Association, the United States’ offshore wind industry is poised for exponential growth over the next decade as states along the U.S. East Coast – Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia – drive up demand for clean energy. It says market projections anticipate up to 30,000 megawatts of offshore wind to be developed in U.S. waters by 2030, which would create up to 83,000 jobs and deliver $25 billion in annual economic output.“Demand for offshore wind development in federal waters is strong, and Congress must act to ensure this burgeoning industry abides by federal laws and regulations including the Jones Act so we have the strongest possible labor and environmental protections,” said Garamendi.“I have been a vocal proponent of the Jones Act during my time on the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. The Jones Act is the lifeblood for a U.S. maritime trade that supports 650,000 jobs and almost $100 billion in annual economic impact. Ensuring our nation’s offshore renewable energy investments are governed by the strongest labor protections, environmental requirements, and safety standards is commonsense,” Garamendi added.The Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act now heads to the U.S. Senate where it could be presented for conference negotiation, although it is unlikely to be see further action this year, according to The National Law Review.Join the members that receive our newsletter.Have a news tip?U.S. shipping company Crowley has emerged as an investor in hydrogen tech company Zero Emission Industries’ (ZEI) Series A funding round led by Chevron New Energies. ZEI specializes in the...Total Views: 1184Sept 12 (Reuters)&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Biden administration on Monday proposed&nbsp;offshore&nbsp;drilling safety measures that it said would help prevent oil spills and protect workers and the environment. The proposal aims to restore safety...Total Views: 1622The developer of one of New York’s largest planned offshore wind farms is extending its partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to monitor for large whales in the area....Total Views: 662Get the latest gCaptain articles and breaking newsGet the latest gCaptain articles and breaking newsThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.NecessaryNecessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.{"Tags":["John Garamendi","Jones Act","offshore wind","renewable energy"],"Categories":["Environment","Maritime News","Offshore"],"Excerpt":"The U.S House of Representatives has passed the \u201cClean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act\u201d seeking to reform U.S. energy policy and authorize major investments in research and development in transition..."}

Total Views: 130By Teun van den Dries / ShutterstockThe U.S House of Representatives has passed the “Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act” seeking to reform U.S. energy policy and authorize major investments in research and development in transition to renewable and low-carbon energy sources.The bill was passed Thursday by a vote of 220-185.Included in the bill was an amendment by Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA03) to enforce Jones Act requirements for all offshore renewable energy production by clarifying that the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, a 1953 law governing offshore mineral...

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