Federal Judge Authorizes Dominion Energy to Resume Virginia Offshore Wind Work Following Administration Halt

A federal judge ruled that Dominion Energy may continue its Virginia offshore wind project, marking a third legal setback this week for the current administration.

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U.S. District Judge Jamar Walker issued a ruling on Friday, January 16, 2026, that cleared Dominion Energy Inc to resume work on its offshore wind project off the coast of Virginia. The decision overturns a halt previously issued by the administration of donald trump during the previous month. This judicial action marks the third legal setback this week for the administration's offshore wind policy within the USUS.
Electric power transmission pylon miniatures and the Dominion Energy logo are seen in this illustration taken, December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Electric power transmission pylon miniatures and the Dominion Energy logo are seen in this illustration taken, December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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