By Katharine Kollins
The Southeastern Wind Coalition applauds former Gov. Ralph Northam and his administration for advancing offshore wind in Virginia and establishing the commonwealth as the national leader in this $109 billion industry. Because of Virginia’s bold leadership, the state is well-positioned to secure maximum benefits from supply chain investments including new manufacturing facilities, port infrastructure, and well-paying jobs.Virginia already is starting to see the fruits of the state’s bold strategy, with the recent announcement by Siemens Gamesa to build a wind manufacturing facility in Portsmouth.The facility will be the first of its kind in the United States and will serve to further anchor Hampton Roads as a supply chain hub for offshore wind.By the end of 2026, 660,000 Virginians will have their homes powered by offshore…
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