New Jersey has taken a big step in the creation of “green” jobs with the approval of a measure that promotes the creation of offshore wind turbines to create electricity.

KYW’s David Madden reports from the bill-signing ceremony in Paulsboro, NJ that hopes are to create the first of these coastal wind farms off the shore of Atlantic City.

But governor Chris Christie chose Paulsboro’s marine terminal to sign the “Offshore Wind Economic Development Act” into law because, well, somebody’s got to make those turbines:

“I think Paulsboro can become one of those centers because of the port right here, not only for wind turbines that’ll be used off the coast of New Jersey but wind turbines that’ll be used all up and down the East Coast.”

In fact, he says, there are ongoing talks with a private firm to do just that, and this measure will provide economic incentives to make New Jersey a leader in the wind power industry going forward.

The goal, says the governor, to eventually create at least 1,100 megawatts of continuous power through wind turbines.

(Photo by KYW’s David Madden)