November 2, 2024

Virginia

Dominion’s OSW Project to Cost $9.8B, up from $8B
Dominion Energy said the cost of its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has increased by more than 20% to $9.8 billion.
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GOP Wins in Va. Raise Questions About State’s Climate Policy
Republican gains in Virginia's elections raise questions about the state’s commitment to reaching 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050.
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Virginia Builds out OSW Supply Chain with Turbine Blade Plant
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announced that it will establish a new plant for offshore wind blades at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal in Virginia.
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Virginia Touts Port as Offshore Wind Hub
Virginia believes its workforce, facilities and industry experience provides the Port of Virginia an edge over other states in becoming a hub for offshore wind.
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DOE: Atlantic Coast Needs Integrated Transmission Planning for OSW
Offshore wind is often mismatched with consumer demand for electricity; better transmission planning can help avoid curtailment, congestion, report says.
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RGGI Centers Environmental Justice in 3rd Program Review
Phelps Turner with Conservation Law Foundation Maine says RGGI should allocate at least 70% of program investments to overburdened communities.
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Virginia Electrification Project Cuts Emissions, Utility Bills for LMI Customers
A pilot project in Virginia found that electrification retrofits on low- and moderate-income homes cut energy consumption but not always costs and carbon emissions.
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New Jersey Businesses Prep for Offshore Wind Expansion
New Jersey is actively supporting local companies as the state builds out plans for a manufacturing and operation hub for the offshore wind industry.
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Offshore Wind Advocates Celebrate Federal Support Under Biden
Offshore wind's prospects have brightened under President Biden, but speakers at a conference acknowledged a need to move faster to achieve climate goals.
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Dominion Secures 10-Year Virginia Port Lease for OSW Staging
Dominion will use the Portsmouth Marine Terminal for staging and pre-assembly of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project foundations and turbines.

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