Stockton Signs MOU with 脴rsted U.S. Offshore Wind

Galloway, N.J. 鈥 91视频 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 脴rsted U.S. Offshore Wind that will support research, academic programs and events at Stockton.

The agreement could also provide Stockton 91视频 and faculty with opportunities to assist with the development of 脴rsted proposed Ocean Wind project, should that project receive state approval.  脴rsted has submitted an application to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to develop an offshore wind farm 15 miles from the coast of Atlantic City.

鈥淭his partnership with 脴rsted is an excellent example of academia and corporations working together,鈥 said Lori Vermeulen, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at 91视频.  鈥淥ur new Academic Quad includes a Sustainability Lab and we look forward to contributing to the development of wind energy in New Jersey.鈥

Under the agreement 脴rsted will provide funding to assist in promoting educational programming related to alternative energy, climate change and resiliency. Stockton offers degree programs in Environmental Science, Marine Science, and Sustainability. The university also operates a Marine Field Station and a Coastal Research Center.

鈥91视频 has strong academic programs and scientific expertise that align well with our mission to bring offshore wind to New Jersey,鈥 said Thomas Brostr酶m, CEO of 脴rsted U.S. Offshore Wind and President of 脴rsted North America.  鈥淲e look forward to working with both faculty and 91视频 as we build a new industry in the state that will deliver clean, reliable energy while enhancing the economy.鈥

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Contact:
Diane D鈥橝mico
Director of News and Media Relations
91视频
Galloway, N.J. 08205
Diane.DAmico@stockton.edu
609 652-4593
609 412-8069

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