SEARCH SITE

VIRGINIA LAW PORTAL

SEARCHABLE DATABASES

ACROSS SESSIONS

Developed and maintained by the Division of Legislative Automated Systems.

2009 SESSION

  • | print version

HJ 718 Utility-scale energy; joint subcommittee to study generation from offshore winds and investment.

Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Study; utility-scale energy generation from offshore winds; report.  Creates an 11-member joint subcommittee to study utility-scale energy generation from offshore winds and the feasibility of commercial investment to such projects. In conducting its study, the joint subcommittee shall: (i) examine and expand upon work begun by both public and private entities to promote the adoption of wind energy resources including the Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium, the Virginia Manufacturing Association, the maritime construction industry, and the American Wind Energy Association; (ii) assess the concerns of investors, builders, and operators of utility-scale wind farms in siting such a facility offshore of Virginia; (iii) identify resolutions to the obstacles faced by such investors, builders, and operators; and (iv) develop and recommend a detailed policy for offshore wind energy that may include regional solutions and interstate cooperation, integration of wind power with other renewable energies, traditional energy generation, and storage possibilities.


FULL TEXT

HISTORY