Virginia has passed HB67, a bill aimed at preparing the state’s workforce for offshore wind development.
The measure cleared both the House of Delegates and the State Senate in March 2026 and is now waiting for the Governor’s signature. It directs the Virginia Department of Energy to review the training and education resources needed to support the offshore wind sector.
Under the bill, the Department will work with relevant stakeholders to examine existing workforce capacity and identify gaps in training infrastructure. The review will focus on the sector’s labour needs, including technical skills and safety requirements tied to offshore wind activity.
The legislation was introduced during the 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly as Virginia expands its offshore wind activity. The state already has the 12 MW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind pilot in operation. It is also building the 2.6 GW commercial Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project off Virginia Beach.
That project, developed by Dominion Energy, recently produced its first power after the first turbines were installed. It is expected to be completed in 2026.
