Coastal breezes are a great national energy resource, but these winds are very rarely harvested. In fact, the Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is the country's only coastal wind project. But it may be the most visible wind farm in North America with 34 million annual visitors driving past bound for the popular tourist destination.

Protecting the Coastal Environment
In collaboration with our partner, the Atlantic County Utilities Authority, Community Energy carefully studied the impact of developing a wind farm in the area. We collected wind data, spoke with the community, examined potential impact on bird life, and sought appropriate permits. 

Green Light for Clean Energy
In 2005, Community Energy and our partners constructed the Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm, the first wind farm in New Jersey.  Housed on the 50 acre ACUA wastewater treatment plant, the project's five highly visible turbines have become quite an attraction, for schoolchildren, day trippers, and international visitors.

Support of Local Organizations
Johnson & Johnson, Rowan University, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and printing company Sandy Alexander were among the first purchasers of Renewable Energy Certificates from the project, linking their sustainability commitments to this local renewable energy supply.

Location: Atlantic City, NJ
Owners: Babcock & Brown, CH Energy Group, IBERDROLA RENEWABLES
Turbines: Five GE 1.5 MW wind turbines
Commercial Operation: December, 2005