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What’s New?

On September 25, 2023, BOEM announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial (CVOW-C) Project offshore Virginia. Please find links to the final Environmental Impact Statement below:

Efforts Under Way

There are two proposed/ongoing activities in and around the Virginia Wind Energy Area (WEA), which are listed below.

Public Engagement

BOEM coordinates Outer Continental Shelf renewable energy activities with its federal, state, local, and tribal government partners through the Virginia Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force. BOEM also coordinates public information meetings to help keep interested stakeholders updated on major renewable energy milestones. To obtain information discussed during these meetings click on the links below.

Environmental Studies

BOEM has funded or considered numerous studies to collect information about the marine environment to support decisions concerning offshore renewable energy development. For more information, please visit: http://www.boem.gov/VA-Environmental-Studies/.

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