05/06/2013
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"As a part of our broader efforts to Build Back Better, we need to ensure that we are making smart investments so that offshore wind lives up to its potential."
"the construction and operating jobs created by the offshore wind industry would have a median pay higher than the current nationwide median wage."
"the U.S. offshore wind industry is lagging behind the rest of the world, with Europe having just over 25 gigawatts and China with just over 7."
"According to an analysis by the National Renewable Inventory Laboratory, 30 gigawatts of offshore wind has the capacity to create 70,000 jobs by 2030."