Dominion, BP Announce Plans
Dominion and BP Wind Energy North America Inc. announced
on Jan. 22, 2009, that they are evaluating wind energy projects in Tazewell
County, Va. and Wise County, Va.
These potential wind facilities represent the first
projects announced since Dominion and BP said in April 2008 that they
had entered into an agreement to jointly own, operate and develop wind
energy projects in Virginia. Both projects would be subject to all applicable
local, state and federal permits and approvals.
In addition to creating a viable source of renewable green energy, wind
projects in Virginia would bring construction and permanent jobs and a
significant source of tax revenue to the community.
In addition to the joint venture in Virginia, Dominion and BP are partners
in 650 megawatts of the 750-megawatt Fowler Ridge Wind Farm in Benton
County, Ind.
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Dominion is committed to ensuring that consumers have the energy they
need for the future—to keep the economy strong, businesses growing
and communities vibrant. Renewable energy sources will play an increasingly
important role in meeting that need.
Wind is one of the most abundant natural, renewable resources available,
and it creates emissions-free energy.
Send an e-mail if you have questions about
Dominion's wind projects in Virginia.
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