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BOEM has a queue of construction and operations plans to review for offshore wind projects along the East Coast the regulator extended its timeline for considering Vineyard Wind's Massachusetts project,to better consider the projected growth of the wind resource in its leasing areas.

Dominion's filing includes construction, operations and conceptual decommissioning plans for activity 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, as well as information about the onshore and support facilities that will be involved in the project.

The utility announced the filing on Friday, two days following an announcement with Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, D, concerning progress on the construction of offshore wind turbine installation vessels being made in the United States, in compliance with the Jones Act. The maritime commerce law requires vessels carrying goods between different points in the U.S. to be built, owned and operated by American citizens.

"Dominion Energy is proud to be leading a consortium of respected industry participants in the construction of the first Jones Act compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel, which will provide significant American jobs, and provide a reliable, home-grown installation solution with the capacity to handle the next generation of large-scale, highly-efficient turbine technologies," Dominion President and CEO Robert Blue said during a press event.

The 2.6 GW offshore wind project is estimated to generate approximately $5 million per year in local and state tax revenue during construction, and almost $11 million annually once the project is complete, according to an analysis released by Dominion. An environmental impact study from Mangum Economics says the project would generate $143 million in economic impact per year during construction and $210 million annually during turbine operation.

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Dominion files plans with federal regulators for 2.6 GW offshore wind project, largest in US to date - Utility Dive