Offshore Wind Energy Target

May 28, 2024

Summary

H.B. 1526 of 2020 established an offshore wind energy procurement target for Phase II utilities (Dominion Energy). The legislation directs Dominion to generate 5,200 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind energy by December 31, 2034. The deadline was later amended to December 31, 2032. Dominion is authorized to own and operate between 2,500 MW and 3,000 MW of the required capacity, however, it will be up to the Virginia State Corporation Commission to determine the reasonableness and prudence of any such costs incurred by Dominion.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	State
Category:	Regulatory Policy
State:	Virginia
Incentive Type:	Offshore Wind Energy Target
Web Site:	https://www.energy.virginia.gov/offshore-wind/Landing-page.shtml
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Offshore Wind
Target:	5,200 MW by December 31, 2032

Authorities

Name:	VA Code § 56-585.1:11
Date Enacted:	04/11/2020

Contact

Name:	Public Information Officer
Organization:	Virginia Department of Energy
Address:	Washington Building / 8th Floor, 1100 Bank Street Richmond VA 23219
Phone:	(804) 692-3200
Email:	vaenergy@energy.virginia.gov

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.