Title: Outline the progress toward adoption of utility-scale wind energy production in Virginia.
Course: Renewable Energy (17105) > Section: Examining Wind Power

Outline should include

- competition from fossil fuels currently relied on
- infrastructure that must be developed
- geographic availability of a wind resource near major population centers
- cost of developing offshore wind energy.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why isn't wind power a major energy source in Virginia?
- What are the energy sources currently relied on to power Virginia's homes and economy?
- How much does wind power cost per kilowatt-hour when compared to fossil-fuel energy sources?
- What additional costs are not considered in this comparison?