Virginia Beach, a vibrant coastal city known for its beautiful beaches and thriving tourism industry, is now making waves in the renewable energy sector. Offshore wind farms have become a significant part of the city’s efforts to transition to clean and sustainable energy sources. But just how far offshore are these wind turbines located? The … Continue reading How far offshore are the wind turbines in Virginia Beach?
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ACP Statement on BOEM Approval of Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?issued the following statement today from JC Sandberg, Chief Advocacy Officer after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a final Record of Decision for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project:?? “Offshore wind is a remarkable source of clean energy with immense potential that will enhance … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM Approval of Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
Continue readingDominion Energy advances Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power project
Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) commercial project reached a regulatory milestone as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it has completed its environmental analysis of the 2.6 GW project planned off the Virginia Beach coast. The final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) reflects feedback from Tribal Nations, ocean users, local communities, the offshore … Continue reading Dominion Energy advances Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power project
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ACP Statement on Regulatory Approval for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project operated by Dominion Energy. This is the final step … Continue reading ACP Statement on Regulatory Approval for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
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BOEM Finalizes Offshore Wind Energy Areas in the US Central Atlantic
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the finalization of three wind energy areas (WEAs) offshore Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. These areas are part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to deploy 50 GW of offshore energy capacity by 2023. The final WEAs have the potential to support between 4-8 GW of energy production. … Continue reading BOEM Finalizes Offshore Wind Energy Areas in the US Central Atlantic
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Robust Offshore Wind Development in Central Atlantic Critical to State and National Goals
As part of the Biden Administration’s offshore wind energy goals, the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) today finalized Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in the Central Atlantic. This process brought together many different stakeholders to thoroughly review areas most suitable for offshore wind development. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauds this process as it … Continue reading Robust Offshore Wind Development in Central Atlantic Critical to State and National Goals
Continue readingDominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power Program
Dominion Energy’s offshore wind program off the Virginia coast is an ambitious project aimed at revolutionizing renewable energy production in the United States. At the heart of this program are two colossal wind turbines, taller than the Washington Monument, located 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. These turbines serve as a pilot project … Continue reading Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power Program
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Dominion Energy Receives Approval from Virginia 2,6 GW Offshore Wind Power Project
Up to $6 billion in fuel savings possible for customers during project’s first decade of operation, if ongoing commodity pressures continue Wind farm will generate enough clean, renewable energy to power up to 660,000 homes. Dominion Energy reached a major milestone in the development of the 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project by receiving … Continue reading Dominion Energy Receives Approval from Virginia 2,6 GW Offshore Wind Power Project
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Siemens Gamesa solidifies offshore wind energy presence in U.S. with Virginia blade facility
First offshore wind turbine OEM blade facility in the United States planned Long-term lease signed with the Virginia Port Authority for more than 80 acre/32-hectare site at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal, Virginia. Envisioned to support supply of the patented Siemens Gamesa Offshore IntegralBlades When fully operational, the blade facility would create approximately 260 jobs Total … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa solidifies offshore wind energy presence in U.S. with Virginia blade facility
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American Clean Power Association Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Energy Project
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced the next step in the environmental review process for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW-C) project: “Today’s action by the Biden administration is a significant step forward in delivering the ambitious, but achievable, goal of developing … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Energy Project
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Final permit granted for first onshore wind farm in Virginia
Giant wind turbines could soon be spinning atop a Botetourt County mountain, marking the state’s first use of onshore wind energy. A permit for the long-delayed wind farm was recently approved by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, according to Apex Clean Energy, which plans to build up to 22 turbines as tall as 680 … Continue reading Final permit granted for first onshore wind farm in Virginia
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AWEA Statement on Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia Offshore Wind Power Bipartisan Partnership
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today issued the following statement after Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia together announced a three-state collaboration to become a hub for the promising offshore wind sector, which is set to deliver 83,000 jobs and $25 billion in annual economic output to the U.S. within a decade: “We … Continue reading AWEA Statement on Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia Offshore Wind Power Bipartisan Partnership
Continue readingWorkforce investment key to wind power project’s success
In June, Virginia became the first state in the nation to stand offshore wind turbines in federal waters. And with its larger adjacent Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, Virginia is in line to be home to the nation’s largest project — bringing 2,600 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2026, enough to power more than … Continue reading Workforce investment key to wind power project’s success
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Siemens Gamesa’s first U.S. offshore wind energy installation
As the United States prepared to mark its 244th year of independence on July 4, there was another historical U.S. milestone celebrated that week.In Federal waters off the coast of Virginia, Siemens Gamesa installed its first U.S. offshore wind turbines in what promises to be the foundation for a new generation of wind energy.The teams … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa’s first U.S. offshore wind energy installation
Continue readingDominion Energy has completed the installation of the two Siemens Gamesa 6MW wind turbines at the 12MW Coastal Virginia offshore wind farm
Dominion Energy has completed the installation of the two Siemens Gamesa 6MW turbines at the 12MW Coastal Virginia offshore wind farm pilot project off the coast of the US state of Virginia. The company said the turbines will now undergo acceptance testing before being energised later this summer. Installation, 43km off Virginia Beach, was carried … Continue reading Dominion Energy has completed the installation of the two Siemens Gamesa 6MW wind turbines at the 12MW Coastal Virginia offshore wind farm
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Siemens Gamesa will install its 14 MW offshore wind turbines in a gigantic 2.6 GW wind energy project in the United States
The new SG 14-222 Direct Drive wind turbine, launched a week ago, is the model of choice for this wind energy project by Dominion Energy, located in the State of Virginia.Siemens Gamesa already announced in January 2020 that it had been selected as the preferred supplier for this enormous wind project.The installation of the wind … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will install its 14 MW offshore wind turbines in a gigantic 2.6 GW wind energy project in the United States
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Wind Turbines Shipped for Virginia’s Offshore Wind Farm
Dominion Energy, along with Ørsted, is getting closer to being able to construct wind turbines off Virginia’s coast. Dominion announced that the turbine components and monopolies for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project have shipped from Germany and Denmark, and are on the way to Canada. “This is a monumental step toward the … Continue reading Wind Turbines Shipped for Virginia’s Offshore Wind Farm
Continue readingVirginia Clean Economy Act Will Drive Job Creation and Position Virginia as an Offshore Wind energy Leader
Legislation to create the Commonwealth’s first Clean Energy Standard was approved today by both the state House and Senate, clearing the way for Governor Ralph Northam’s signature. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today said the bill, the Virginia Clean Economy Act, is a forward-looking plan that will drive the clean energy investment other states … Continue reading Virginia Clean Economy Act Will Drive Job Creation and Position Virginia as an Offshore Wind energy Leader
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Siemens Gamesa named preferred supplier for largest U.S. offshore wind power project to date at 2.64 GW
Dominion Energy selects Siemens Gamesa for USA’s largest offshore wind energy project. Installations of Siemens Gamesa Direct Drive offshore wind turbines expected to be completed by end of 2026. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been named as the preferred turbine supplier for the massive 2,640-MW Dominion Energy Virginia Offshore Wind project in the USA. … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa named preferred supplier for largest U.S. offshore wind power project to date at 2.64 GW
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75 MW Rocky Forge Wind farm to Drive Significant Economic Investment in Southwest Virginia
Governor Ralph Northam and Apex Clean Energy today announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia has entered into an agreement to purchase the output of the approximately 75 megawatt Rocky Forge Wind, located in Botetourt County. The agreement represents the purchase of the full capacity of the project, which will become Virginia’s first operating onshore wind … Continue reading 75 MW Rocky Forge Wind farm to Drive Significant Economic Investment in Southwest Virginia
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