New York Cancels Offshore Wind Solicitation

State remains committed to offshore wind development despite policy uncertainty

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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New York has decided to cancel its latest solicitation for offshore wind power after a 19-month process, citing federal policy uncertainty as the reason for not proceeding with the procurement at this time.

Why it matters

New York has set ambitious goals for offshore wind development as part of its renewable energy strategy, so the cancellation of this solicitation represents a setback in the state's efforts to expand its offshore wind capacity and meet its clean energy targets.

The details

The state's most recent offshore wind solicitation was launched in July 2024 and was expected to result in the procurement of up to 2,000 MW of offshore wind power. However, New York officials have now determined that moving forward with the solicitation would not be prudent given the current policy uncertainty at the federal level regarding offshore wind development.

  • The offshore wind solicitation was launched in July 2024.
  • The solicitation process lasted for 19 months before being canceled in February 2026.

The players

New York

The state of New York, which has set ambitious goals for offshore wind development as part of its renewable energy strategy.

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What’s next

New York officials have stated that they remain committed to offshore wind development and will continue to work with the federal government to address policy uncertainties in order to move forward with future solicitations.

The takeaway

The cancellation of this offshore wind solicitation represents a setback for New York's renewable energy goals, but the state's continued commitment to offshore wind development suggests that future procurement efforts are likely to move forward once federal policy uncertainty is resolved.