BOEM Abandons Five-Year Schedule to Increase Flexibility in Offshore Wind Auctions
Washington removes regulatory requirement mandating biennial publication of five-year schedule for offshore renewable energy auctions, offering increased flexibility to Interior Secretary.
| Countries | États-Unis |
|---|---|
| Companies | RWE, Dominion Energy, Equinor, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Orsted |
| Sector | Énergie Éolienne, Offshore |
| Theme | Régulation & Gouvernance, Réglementation |
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced on August 5, 2025, the removal of section § 585.150 from its regulations, ending the requirement for the Secretary of the Interior to publish every two years a five-year forecast schedule of offshore renewable energy lease sales. This direct final rule marks a significant shift in the regulatory approach to U.S. offshore wind development.
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