Local benefit requirement for offshore wind procurement in the United States
Trade barrier summary
This affects UK offshore wind energy service providers, engineering firms and consultancies bidding for work in the United States. State governments lead on the procurement of offshore wind projects and often attach local economic benefit or content requirements to their tenders.
This can be resolved by UK firms setting up a presence in the United States. Joint ventures are another potential avenue.
Sectors affected
- Energy
Resolved
No
Date reported
12 August 2019
Last updated
18 December 2020
Public ID
PID-BQ625B
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