Riggs Distler named 2025 Ventus Award Finalist

Riggs Distler, a Centuri Company, is honored to be named a finalist for the Oceantic Network’s 2025 Ventus Awards in the Offshore Wind Leadership category. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing the U.S. offshore wind industry through innovation, strategic collaboration, and sustainable economic development.

The Offshore Wind Leadership Award is given to a company or public entity that exhibits outstanding leadership, benefiting industry growth, development, and market maturation. The winner’s actions exhibit the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, transparency, inclusiveness, cooperation, and coordination among industry peers and external stakeholders in order to advance the offshore wind industry.

Ventus winners will be announced as part of the Ventus Gala, taking place April 29 in Virginia Beach.

Our Commitment to Offshore Wind

With over a century of industry expertise, Riggs Distler has evolved into a leader in offshore wind construction, providing turnkey solutions that bridge offshore energy generation and onshore grid integration. Since entering the offshore wind sector in 2019, we have played a pivotal role in pioneering domestic supply chains, partnering with global industry leaders, and leveraging our technical expertise to deliver critical infrastructure projects.

Our leadership in offshore wind is defined by:

• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with developers such as Ørsted, Eversource, Vineyard Offshore, RWE, Atlantic Shores, TotalEnergies, and US Wind.
• Workforce Development: Investing in union labor, workforce training, and STEM education to cultivate a skilled talent pipeline.
• Commitment to Safety: A culture of excellence in health, safety, and environmental practices, recognized by the 2023 Ventus Award for HSE Program of the Year.
• Economic Impact: Generating hundreds of high-quality union jobs and fostering regional economic growth.

Major Offshore Wind Projects

South Fork Wind

As the first U.S.-based Tier 1 contractor awarded for secondary steel fabrication, Riggs Distler played a critical role in developing South Fork Wind, a 132 MW project providing clean energy to over 70,000 New York homes. Our efforts at the Port of Providence, RI set a precedent for utilizing American labor and resources, reinforcing the importance of a domestic offshore wind supply chain.

Revolution Wind

For this 704 MW Revolution Wind project, Riggs Distler constructed foundation components for 65 offshore wind turbines. Supplying clean energy to Rhode Island and Connecticut, this project supports over 350,000 homes while reducing approximately 1.2 million tons of carbon emissions annually.

Sunrise Wind

Set to be New York’s largest offshore wind farm at 924 MW, Sunrise Wind will power nearly 600,000 homes. Riggs Distler is fabricating and assembling secondary steel components, making it the first U.S. project to claim a fully domestic supply chain for major Advanced Foundation Components.

Cardiff Substation Expansion

Beyond offshore installations, Riggs Distler is instrumental in integrating offshore wind power into regional grids. The Cardiff Substation Expansion supports Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind’s Project 1, delivering 1,510 MW of clean energy to New Jersey, reinforcing energy infrastructure resilience and efficiency.

Turnkey Power Construction in Rhode Island

Riggs Distler’s comprehensive approach to infrastructure development extends to transmission and substation enhancements. Our work in Rhode Island includes reconstructing a 13.5-mile, 115 kV energized transmission line and upgrading four substations, ensuring seamless clean energy distribution.

The Future of Clean Energy

At Riggs Distler, we’re committed to building a more sustainable and resilient energy future. Through innovation, strategic partnerships, and a dedication to safety and workforce development, we are driving the transition to clean energy across multiple sectors. From renewable power generation to upgrading grid infrastructure, our work strengthens domestic supply chains, creates high-quality jobs, and supports long-term energy security.

We are proud to be recognized as a finalist for the 2025 Ventus Awards and remain dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions that power communities, protect the environment, and fuel a greener future for generations to come.

 

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About Riggs Distler: Riggs Distler, a trusted leader and strategic partner in the energy and utility sectors, brings over a century of experience as one of the largest union utility, mechanical, and electrical contractors in the U.S. Based in New Jersey with a regional presence in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, we are actively constructing the essential local supply chain to bolster the offshore wind industry as a Tier 1 general contractor across multiple states. Riggs Distler is dedicated to contributing to a sustainable future through innovative and reliable infrastructure development. Riggs Distler was acquired in August 2021 by Centuri Group, Inc.

About the Ventus Awards: The Ventus Awards are Oceantic Network’s highest level of professional recognition, celebrating the trailblazing people, companies, organizations, and work worldwide ushering in the global adoption of offshore wind and other ocean renewables. Winners are chosen by a jury representing the breadth of the offshore wind and other ocean renewable industries. To learn more, visit https://oceantic.org/oceantic-event/ventus-awards/