Offshore Wind Supply Chain Holds Promise for Connecticut, Northeast Region
New study highlights robust economic opportunities
On April 17, 2025, the Connecticut Wind Collaborative and the Xodus Group released a new offshore wind supply chain report, funded in part by The Pew Charitable Trusts. The report, “Connecticut Offshore Wind Supply Chain Assessment: Opportunities and Collaborative Efforts in the Northeast,” focuses on the positive economic impact that the offshore wind supply chain can have on the state and the surrounding region.
The study found that Connecticut has several attributes that would support supply chain growth, including a significant advanced manufacturing presence; sufficient port and maritime assets; enthusiastic colleges, universities, and training programs that are ready to develop the workforce needed for offshore wind jobs; and enough electricity transmission infrastructure to enable regional expansion.
The report also found that more than 450 companies in the state have the potential capability to support the offshore wind sector, of which over 130 either have previous experience in offshore wind or highly applicable services and offerings.
The Pew Charitable Trusts provided technical support and expertise for this report. The views and opinions of the author expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Pew.
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