New energy sources will be coming to Virginia thanks to a new partnership between the Commonwealth, Maryland and Delaware, according to The Associated Press.

Constructing offshore wind farms can help these states become leaders in the development of renewable energy. This will be great for all Virginians because of increased jobs and economic growth. A new industry like this can make Virginia a very marketable place for new businesses and residents, which will help protect home values.

"Maryland, Delaware and Virginia are joining forces to promote offshore wind power.

The governors of the three states announced Tuesday that they have signed an agreement to work together on promoting federal policies, transmission strategies and other issues to advance offshore power in the mid-Atlantic region.

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell said his state is poised to become the first in the nation to develop an offshore wind farm and the agreement will help the region become a leader in development of the renewable energy resource.

Delmarva Power signed a power purchase agreement last year with Bluewater Wind, which is hoping to develop a wind farm off the Delaware coast."

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