Help Us Protect
State of Virginia Senate Bill 567 and the House Bill 636 have been continued to 2025, which means these bills will not be considered again this year. It is because of the huge out cry of so many of our residents in Sandbridge, Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads that we were able to kill the bill in committee.
Government should be for for the people and by the people and because of your emails and phone calls, the people were heard. Thank you!
Let's Set the Record Straight
The Protect Sandbridge Beach Coalition is NOT opposing offshore wind development!
The Hampton Roads Offshore Wind hub is NOT dependent on the landfall and grid connection location for the Kitty Hawk Wind Project.
Sandbridge is a vital economic resource for Virginia Beach.
Transmission line landfall in Sandbridge poses many economic risks with few if any benefits to Virginia Beach.
There are far less impactful alternatives to a Sandbridge Beach landfall that need to be fully studied and considered.
Whats The Issue?
Sandbridge Beach is a pristine and unspoiled beach community adjacent to the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It is a popular vacation spot for over 200,000 people each year and it is home for those who have sought out the beauty, recreation and close-knit community it has to offer.
Avangrid Renewables proposes to land cables carrying 3.5 gigawatts of electricity into the heart of this community and from there run 18 high voltage transmission lines through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, adjacent communities and local businesses along the 6 mile cable route.
We believe there are better alternatives.
Why Are We Opposed?
Significant unanswered questions remain, potentially jeopardizing future economic benefits, ecosystems, and recreation for all Virginia Beach residents, without substantiated benefits. Accurate and verifiable information and a transparent public process are essential to ensure an informed decision and responsible stewardship for the future of our coast and our communities.