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BOEM selects four new wind energy areas; NCCOS spatial models help inform the selection

Map of 4 yellow polygons in the Gulf of Mexico representing new Wind Energy AreasMore news for renewable energy! BOEM selects 4 new Wind Energy Areas in the Gulf of Mexico, capable of powering 3 million homes. NCCOS’s spatial modeling expertise helped to make it happen, reducing conflicts and preserving the environment.

Learn more: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/nccos-spatial-modeling-informs-selection-of-four-new-wind-energy-areas-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/