President Trump’s opposition to wind power has not stopped the development of the nation’s largest offshore wind farm off the coast of Virginia Beach. The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project is a public-private partnership that is expected to bring $37 billion to Virginia’s economy by 2035. Despite Trump’s executive order blocking future wind projects, CVOW is already 50 percent complete and aims to produce 2,600 megawatts of wind energy, enough to power over 660,000 homes. The project has also led to job growth and training opportunities in Virginia, with bipartisan support from local delegates. However, the future of offshore wind remains uncertain, with Trump’s executive order creating potential challenges for future projects. The success of CVOW could influence Trump’s stance on wind power, while the new Biden administration is seen as promoting stability and growth in the alternative energy industry. It remains to be seen whether Virginia’s coast will see further offshore wind development in the future.
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