U.S. Aims to Lead the World in Offshore Wind Energy Investment and Create Jobs; Will Brazil Follow Suit?

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 02/04/2021 at 19:10

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The US Government Has an Ambitious Plan for Offshore Wind Energy in the American Country. Job Creation in the Area Excites the Population of the World’s Richest Country

Last Monday, the White House provided more details on a very ambitious plan to increase the number of offshore wind farms along the eastern coast of the American country. Joe Biden’s idea is to boost the offshore wind industry in the US. The American president is starting to fulfill a campaign promise to work hard to curb and minimize climate change. This action will certainly create thousands of jobs.

Joe Biden’s plan is for offshore wind energy to generate no less than 30 megawatts by the end of the decade. With this, the trend is that 10 million American households will be powered solely by offshore wind energy.

What Is the Impact of the US Ambitious Plan on the Environment?

The implementation of this US plan for wind energy will enable the country to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 78 metric tons. Joe Biden will invest in research and development of new projects in offshore wind energy. Additionally, projects will be approved more quickly, and it will also facilitate low-interest loans for the offshore industry in the US. Thus, job creation in the area is guaranteed.

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Job Creation

With investments in all areas to encourage the development of the country’s offshore wind industry, the US is also concerned with job creation in the area. Gina McCarthy, the national climate advisor in the US, spoke about this: ”Thousands of well-paying union jobs. This is about creating great jobs in the ocean and in our port cities and in our heart”.

How Will Brazil Be Impacted?

Joe Biden invited President Bolsonaro at the end of last month to participate in COP26, which takes place in November in Scotland. The so-called “Leaders’ Summit on Climate will certainly be used by the American president to urge the Brazilian government for more investments in wind energy.

In Brazil, investment in wind energy has a different characteristic. Companies usually lease land for the installation of towers. If the Brazilian government is convinced to increase investments in the area after COP26, job creation and income increase will certainly be considerable.

U.S. Aims to Lead the World in Offshore Wind Energy Investment and Create Jobs; Will Brazil Follow Suit?

The US Government Has an Ambitious Plan for Offshore Wind Energy in the American Country. Job Creation in the Area Excites the Population of the World’s Richest Country

What Is the Impact of the US Ambitious Plan on the Environment?

Job Creation

How Will Brazil Be Impacted?

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