The upcoming VBDA meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in the boardroom of the Virginia Beach Economic Development office located at 4525 Main Street, Suite 700.
The future of energy is clean, strong, and renewable—and Virginia Beach is leading the way. Our advantageous coastal location, cutting-edge workforce, and continued investment in clean technologies have made us a powerhouse for offshore wind, solar, energy storage, and more.
Offshore Wind
Home to the largest offshore wind farm in the United States, an advanced maritime infrastructure and a capable workforce, Virginia is the heart of American offshore wind.
Local Training for a Growing Global Industry
To meet the growing demand for skilled labor in offshore wind, Virginia Beach is investing in hands-on training and education.
Tidewater Community College (TCC)
With more than $1.9 million invested in specialized training equipment, TCC offers an Offshore Wind Energy Technician certification .
Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project
What began as Dominion Energy’s two-turbine pilot in 2020 is now the largest offshore wind project in the country. Upon completion in 2026, this 2.6-gigawatt project, which will utilize 176 turbines, is expected to power 660,000 homes and deliver $3 billion in fuel savings. Learn about the project's latest developments.
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Virginia Natural Gas Biogas Project
In partnership with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District, Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) will capture biogas from the Atlantic Treatment Plant in Virginia Beach, convert it into renewable natural gas (RNG) and inject the resulting RNG directly into VNG’s pipeline system.