Within five to 10 years, wind turbine projects off the coast of Virginia could produce electricity at competitive costs and create thousands of jobs, according to a comprehensive feasibility study just released by the Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium (VCERC).
The 67-page report, which reflects 30 months of fact-finding and analysis by researchers affiliated with Virginia [...]
Our featured video was produced by Ivy Main, Renewable Energy Chair for the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club. Terrific job, Ivy!
Virginia has one of the best sites in the world for offshore wind. A shallow outer continental shelf extending many miles out, combined with ample Class 5 (excellent) and 6 (outstanding) wind resources, means we could potentially meet 100% of our total energy demand from offshore wind turbines.
Wind is a clean, renewable resource. Unlike coal, [...]
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