A federal court has temporarily stayed a lawsuit against Dominion’s $10.8 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project while the Trump administration reviews offshore wind policy. (WHRO)
The plaintiffs argue the project violates the Endangered Species Act, citing whale impacts. The court previously denied a request to halt construction, citing insufficient harm, but is allowing time for the new administration to reassess.
Dominion says the 2.6 GW project is over halfway complete and remains on track to begin delivering power later this year. The stay does not affect current construction activity, which is limited to seasonal offshore windows to protect marine life.