Empire Wind 1
816 MW generation in Kings, NY · In queue since June 2018 · Proposed COD December 2026
816 MW
Capacity
1
Components
Offshore Wind
7y 9m
In Queue
System Impact Study
IA Status
COD target: 2026
Total Duration
8y 6m
Interconnection request submitted to ISO/RTO
NYISO transitioned to a Transitional Cluster Study (TCS) format in 2024.
Typical: >42 months (historical); ~24 months target
Interconnection agreement not yet executed
Typical: 30–60 days (negotiation)
Proposed COD: 2026-12-01
State
NY
County
Kings
Region
NYISO
Developer
Empire Offshore Wind LLC
Utility
ConEd
Entity
NYISO
Point of Interconnection
Gowanus 345kV
Data Source
LBNL
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Last updated 2026-03-26