"The Interior Department approved the largest offshore wind project in the country Tuesday, marking the fifth massive wind array cleared for construction in U.S. oceans under President Joe Biden.

The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project will include up to 176 turbines, located roughly 27 miles from Virginia Beach. The Dominion Energy-backed project will be the largest offshore wind project in the United States, able to zap enough electricity back to the grid once it’s constructed in 2026 to power roughly 660,000 homes.

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said the project’s progress adds to the “undeniable momentum” of the administration and the offshore wind industry in the United States."

Heather Richards reports for E&E News October 31, 2023. [2]