Governor Maura Healey announced significant advancements in Massachusetts' offshore wind initiatives during a recent government meeting, emphasizing the potential for job creation and economic growth. The governor highlighted the importance of workforce development programs, stating that these initiatives will ensure that residents have the opportunity to participate in the burgeoning offshore wind industry.

Three new project agreements were unveiled, each incorporating project labor agreements aimed at securing good-paying jobs and high-quality outcomes. Healey expressed gratitude to labor leaders, community advocates, and the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) for their contributions to this milestone, noting that this marks the first time the state has overseen the selection process for these projects.

Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joined Healey in celebrating this historic selection, describing it as a crucial step toward establishing a robust offshore wind industry in the region. Driscoll emphasized the economic and environmental benefits that these projects will bring, particularly to historic seaports along the Massachusetts coast, which are transitioning from fossil fuel infrastructure to clean energy hubs.

The meeting underscored the state's commitment to revitalizing communities and fostering a clean energy economy, with recent developments including the groundbreaking of a new offshore wind port in Salem, located on the site of a former coal-fired power plant. This initiative is part of a broader effort to transform Massachusetts' energy landscape and create sustainable job opportunities for its residents.