Hey, Governor McDonnell, are you serious about renewable energy sources like wind and solar, or are you just pulling our leg? I mean, you won’t even commit just $400 to power the Governor’s Mansion with renewable energy in 2011. What’s the deal??

Yes, you read that right. We asked the Governor to buy renewable energy credits as a symbolic gesture that he was leading the Commonwealth towards a future that includes an increased emphasis on clean energy, but he won’t do it.

From the launch of his campaign until now, Governor McDonnell has touted his pursuit of a comprehensive energy plan for Virginia, including both fossil fuel and clean energy sources. Yet his action on this comprehensive approach has been a little lopsided. The Governor has been relentless in his pursuit of offshore drilling, not even allowing the worst oil spill in US history to waiver his support.

Virginia has some of the best offshore wind potential in the region. Offshore wind