Virginia state officials campaigned last week for a federal offshore wind demonstration facility that could be worth as much as $80 million, Bloomberg Businessweek reported.
Offshore wind turbines would undergo operational testing at the facility, according to the report. Virginia officials have proposed a site in the Hampton Roads region.
“In its filing with the Energy Department, Gov. Bob McDonnell’s energy adviser said the state is working to start the leasing process of tracts 12 miles off Virginia Beach and that the energy program has widespread political, environmental, academic and business support,” Bloomberg reported. Energy adviser “Maureen Matsen writes that a consortium promoting offshore wind energy has found that Virginia has “a strong potential with Class 6 winds, water depths under 30 meters, and ready access to the high-voltage electric transmission grid.”
Michigan Wants Stakeholder Involvement on Offshore Wind
The Michigan Great Lakes Wind Council is scheduled to host a community meeting tomorrow night at Grand Valley State University.
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm formed the advisory council, which released siting recommendations last fall and a legislative proposal in March of this year.
Mon, Jul 19, 2010
Federal, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic