South Fork Wind
To deliver clean energy from New York’s first offshore wind farm, an underground cable was built to connect South Fork Wind’s offshore substation to the onshore grid in East Hampton. Dudek ensured regulatory compliance through third-party monitoring, advanced reporting tools, and close coordination with regulators, supporting timely construction and helping power 70,000 homes with renewable energy.
Project Facts
- Located 35 miles offshore of Montauk Point, NY
- First commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S.
- 12 turbines generate 132 MW, powering ~70,000 homes
- Transmission line connects offshore substation to the onshore grid
- Avoids 6 million tons of CO₂ over 25 years
- Named ENR New York Best Energy/Industrial Project
The Challenge
An underground transmission line needed to be constructed to deliver energy from a new offshore wind farm to East Hampton, NY, requiring strict regulatory oversight. Additionally, in a first for the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS), the project permit mandated third-party environmental compliance monitoring.
This added complexity demanded close coordination among regulatory agencies, contractors, and compliance professionals to ensure full adherence to permit conditions without disrupting construction timelines.
The Solution
Leveraging extensive experience in third-party environmental compliance monitoring, Dudek facilitated seamless communication between the client and the New York State Department of Public Service. This proactive coordination helped identify and resolve compliance issues swiftly, minimizing delays and maintaining regulatory alignment throughout the project.
We also deployed advanced mapping and reporting technologies to document and share real-time construction activity updates. These tools provided the client and the agency with clear, consistent, and easily accessible data, streamlining oversight and decision-making processes.
The Impact
As New York’s first offshore wind farm, South Fork Wind delivers enough clean energy to power approximately 70,000 homes each year. It provides thousands of Long Island residents with reliable, affordable power while strengthening the state’s electric grid.
By avoiding approximately 6 million tons of carbon emissions (the equivalent of removing over 60,000 cars from the road) the project also improves air quality and public health, ensuring a more sustainable, resilient future for the local community.
What We Did
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