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Governor Bob McDonnell unveiled a series of recommendations supporting wind energy

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:00:18 +0100

Yesterday, Governor Bob McDonnell unveiled a series of recommendations for the 2012 General Assembly session that will advance Virginia’s role as the Energy Capital of the East Coast. “Virginia is blessed with a bounty of natural resources that can aid in our nation’s growing need for affordable and reliable energy sources,” Governor McDonnell said. Speaking directly to offshore wind interests, McDonnell said, “(Including) the sustained winds off our Atlantic coast… the Commonw...

Virginia Lands Nation's First Wind Turbine Test and Certification Facility

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:29:43 +0100

First Such Facility in U.S. Will Help With Growing Need for Test and Certification Facilities Worldwide Project Continues Establishing Virginia as Global Leader in Wind Energy Development RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell announced on Oct. 13, 2011 that Virginia has landed a collaborative project to establish a facility for the testing and certification of large offshore and land-based electricity-producing wind turbines. The project, called Poseidon Atlantic, will be the first such facilit...

Request For Proposals For Government Relations/Lobbying Services

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:19:35 +0100

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North Carolina Offshore Wind Coalition Member Update - Sep 14, 2011

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:00:21 +0100

Executive Order #96: Offshore Wind Economic Development Task Force On June 30, 2011, Governor Bev Perdue issued Executive Order #96, creating the Offshore Wind Economic Development Task Force. This is an excellent step forward forNorth Carolina and is a great signal of the Governor's support for bringing the offshore wind industry to our state.The Task Force will be made up of 15 members, with 11 appointed by the Governor and 2 each appointed/recommended by the Speaker of the...

USA: South Carolina and North Carolina Collaborate to Accelerate Development of Offshore Wind Energy

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:02:50 +0100

Representatives from South Carolina and North Carolina met in Charlotte in June to discuss opportunities for collaborating to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy on the south Atlantic seaboard. The meeting is being heralded as a significant first step towards regional collaboration for offshore wind in the Southeast. The objective of the two-state meeting was to explore ways to leverage each state’s unique experience, knowledge, and resources to acc...

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News and Press Releases

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:02:09 +0100

Press Releases Press Release: Governor McDonnell Unveils Wind Energy Recommendations - January 6, 2012 Press Release: The Virginia Offshore Wind Coalition Hails Department of Defense Support of Offshore Wind - May 20, 2010 Press Release: Governor McDonnell Signs Offshore Wind Energy Bills Into Law - April 2, 2010 Press Release: The Virginia Offshore Wind Coalition Announces Successful Passage of Legislation in 2010 General Assembly Session - Mar 10, 2010 News Stories Sup...

March 2010 Blog Archive

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:08:30 +0100

Monday, March 29, 2010 VOW Update - 29-Mar-2010 Updates for the week ending 26-Mar-2010Last week:- Work to determine Authority recommendations- Presentation to HRCC Virginia Beach Board- Meeting with representative of UK, Trade and Investment- Question to Governor re: MOU with UK- Outreach committee- Arranging bill signing ceremony- Business cards printed- Website hackingThis week:- Strategic Planning committee- Follow up with potential members- Follow up with new members (TMG, TCC)-...

April 2010 Blog Archive

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:05:27 +0100

Friday, April 30, 2010 website update I'm pleased to report that after much consternation and late nights, the VOW website has most of the kinks worked out of it. The content is finally visible again - all that's left if to get the Members Only side back up and running and that should be done quickly. If you have any suggestions for content to add to the website (news articles, resources, etc.), please send them to me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need ...

May 2010 Blog Archive

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:04:02 +0100

Friday, May 28, 2010 VOW DOD Presentation Members of VOW developed a Power Point presentation regarding the VOW response to the DOD report on potentially allowable lease blocks. Monday, May 24, 2010 VOW Update - 24-May-2010 Updates for the week ending 21-May-2010 Last week:- NOVA Offshore Energy Roundtable- Discussion with Steve Walz re: turbine test facility- Press release and news stories on DOD approval of lease blocks- Discussions with Frank Wagner’s office r...

June 2010 Blog Archive

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:01:39 +0100

Monday, June 28, 2010 VOW Update - 28 June 2010 Updates for week ending 25 June 2010 Last week: - Tiger team discussions and RFI response request out - Meeting with Ray White, North Carolina’s Northeast Commission- Meeting with Wagner re: turbine test center stakeholder meeting - Supply chain conference call- New Assoc Member – MDP Marine InsuranceThis week:- Wagner Turbine test center stakeholder meeting- Sample language for RFI response out to VOW members- AWEA conference – Event ...

July 2010 Blog Archive

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:58:12 +0100

Friday, July 30, 2010 Analysis: Offshore Wind Project Would Provide Economic Benefits To Rhode Island Deepwater Wind's proposed offshore wind projects could provide significant economic benefits to Rhode Island, according to analysis conducted by Levitan & Associates.According to the "Advisory Opinion on the Economic Development Benefits of the Proposed Block Island Wind Farm," Rhode Island stands to gain $107 million if a small offshore wind project were to be constructed. That ...

August 2010 Blog Archive

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:53:02 +0100

BLOG ARCHIVE DOD webinar Sept 16 In FY 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will initiate a formal Offshore Wind Program to promote and accelerate responsible commercial offshore wind development in the United States. In Creating an Offshore Wind Industry in the United States: A National Vision and Call to Action DOE 's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind and Water Power Program will outline its vision to guide the United States in creating a world-leading offsho...

Board Meeting Minutes

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:40:02 +0100

Board Meeting Minutes 2010 18 August 20 July 17 June 12 May 13 April 16 March 9 February 12 January 2009 11 December 16 November...

Complete Member List

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:19:19 +0100

Complete Member List FIRST LAST COMPANY TITLE EMAIL/Phone Address Web FULL MEMBERS Eamon Perrel Apex Offshore Wind Development Manager eamon@gleresources.com 434-806-1548 212 E High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 www.apexwind.com Tim Ryan Apex Offshore Wind President tim.ryan@bqenergy.com 814-217-9263 130 West 8th St, Erie PA 16501 www.apexwind.com ...

Members

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:09:52 +0100

Associate Members FIRST LAST COMPANY WEBSITE Roger Deutsch Caliper, Inc. www.caliper.net Patrick Small City of Portsmouth www.portsmouthvaed.com Vance Hull Colonna’s Shipyard www.colonnashipyard.com Ron Ritter Earl Industries, LLC Steve Czapka Ecology and Environment, Inc. Peggy Farrell Ecology and Environment, Inc. www.ene.com Cynthia Shurling Ecology and Environment, Inc. www.ene.com Liz Gowell ESS Group www.e...

Resources and Helpful Links

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:16:35 +0100

RESOURCES Timeline of Offshore Wind in Virginia DoD Assessment of Proposed Request for Information Study Area in the Virginia Capes (VACAPES) Operating Areas (OPAREAs) - Presented by Col. Ben Wash at MMS Virginia Task Force, April 27, 2010 VCERC Final Report - Virginia Offshore Wind Studies - Created by Dr. George Hagerman for the Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium Hampton Roads Maritime and Port Capacity Report - Created by Science Applicatio...

PDF Downloads

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:07:09 +0100

VOW SUPPLY CHAIN BID BOOK (52 page pdf) VOW ONE-PAGERS The Virginia Offshore Wind Coalition Offshore Wind 101 Offshore Wind in Virginia Offshore Wind Supply Chain RISK ANALYSIS AND OFFSHORE WIND RISK MITIGATION...

Sample letter to elected officials

Tue, 31 May 2011 17:18:45 +0100

Dear Governor/Legislator/Newspaper, etc., I am writing to urge you to support the proposed offshore wind farm off the coast of Virginia and the upcoming environmental impact process. The wind farm would have the potential to provide enough power for hundreds of thousands of homes without fuel and without producing greenhouse gases. I am concerned about the effects of local air pollution from power plants on my health and the environment, as well as climate change, and the threat to nationa...

How to help

Tue, 31 May 2011 17:09:27 +0100

Contact Your Legislators: Nothing spurs action in the legislature at any level of government like the representatives hearing from their constituents directly. Contact your state Delegates and Senators, your Congressional representatives, even your Mayors, City Councilmen and Board of Supervisor members!...

94.4 GW of offshore wind

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:34:01 +0100

Grid and Demand

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:34:01 +0100

Port Infrastructure

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:32:26 +0100

Obama Administration to Start Leasing Sites off Virginia Coast by the End of the Year