Connecticut is the latest American state to offer a dedicated offshore wind procurement offer with the launch of its first request for proposals for up to $ GW . The proposal by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Policy ( DEEP ) follows similar action by the Massachusetts department of Energy Resources , as both states aim to take advantage of production tax credits supporting wind production , which expire at the end of this year . DEEP is also working to encourage future procurement of offshore wind in its Integrated Energy Plan .
Connecticut is the latest American state to pursue a dedicated offshore wind procurement offer with the launch of its first request for proposals for up to 2 GW. The move by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) follows similar action by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, as both states aim to take advantage of production tax credits supporting wind production, which expire at the end of this year. DEEP is also set to outline future procurement of offshore wind in its Integrated Resources Plan.