Federal judge allows Dominion Energy to resume construction on Virginia offshore wind project
A federal judge granted Dominion Energy a temporary order to restart its $11.2 billion wind project. This marks the third legal win for the sector this week.
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Jamar Walker jamar walker, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, issued a temporary order on January 16, 2026, allowing Dominion Energy to resume construction on its $11.2 billion Virginia offshore wind project. This ruling represents the third significant court victory this week for developers within the US 
USoffshore wind sector who are challenging a federal suspension of five major projects. Earlier in the week, Orsted A/S and Equinor ASA secured similar legal wins from a court in Washington.
USoffshore wind sector who are challenging a federal suspension of five major projects. Earlier in the week, Orsted A/S and Equinor ASA secured similar legal wins from a court in Washington.
