September 2008
Status of US Offshore Wind Development Activity by State
Public sector initiatives and responses to development proposals
Virginia
Virginia General Assembly
ACTION:
In 2006, established the Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium, through passage of the VA Energy Plan, "to serve as an interdisciplinary study, research and information resource for the Commonwealth on coastal energy issues.". Board of Directors has 8 university members and 6 government and industry partners.
STATUS:
FY 08 appropriation of about $750,000 for offshore wind, renewed for FY09. First year results to be published in October.
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