Offshore wind is one of the new exciting energy industries beginning to emerge in the United States. The green movement has proven to be more than a fad as individuals, corporations, government agencies, municipalities, and even the military strive to find ways to conserve energy and seek out clean, renewable sources of power. Up and down the East Coast, wind farms are in various stages of development in federal and state waters. No other state has more opportunity for economic gain and to be a leader in the offshore wind industry than Virginia.
In order to be competitive with other coastal states and to create a hub for manufacturing and shipping in our state, Virginia needs to create incentives and opportunities for these industries.
The Virginia Offshore Wind Coalition was created to give stakeholders such as developers, supply chain businesses, service industries, government entities, organizations and individuals interested in the development and promotion of the offshore wind industry in Virginia a united voice and a vehicle to create an atmosphere in which progress for this clean, renewable energy can progress rapidly in the Commonwealth. Proactive steps must be taken to bring this industry here with all its environmental and vast economic benefits. The VOW Coalition will be the tool to bring about this opportunity in Virginia.
