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Dominion Energy sues federal government over offshore wind farm halt
Dominion Energy has sued the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the U.S. Department of the Interior, seeking to continue work on its offshore wind project.
Dominion gas plant in Chesterfield on hold, while SCC considers petition
Dominion Energy's proposed Chesterfield County natural gas plant is now on hold, as the Virginia State Corporation Commission is reconsidering its final order approving the project.
Dominion wind farm among 5 projects paused by Trump
Trump administration orders 90-day pause on five East Coast offshore wind projects, including Dominion Energy's $10.9 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind.
Virginia SCC approves Dominion gas plant in Chesterfield
Dominion Energy's $1.47 billion natural gas power plant in Chesterfield County received the Virginia State Corporation Commission's approval Tuesday, despite opposition from neighbors and environmental groups.
Dominion plans more natural gas, solar in 20-year forecast
Virginia's future could hold more solar and natural gas power generation, according to an integrated resource plan filed by Dominion Energy this month.
Dominion’s offshore wind vessel arrives in Hampton Roads
The United States’ first offshore wind turbine installation vessel — The Charybdis — has arrived home in Hampton Roads.
Virginia CEO compensation continues climbing
Virginia CEOs earned an average $10.17M in 2024, with Capital One’s Richard Fairbank leading the list at nearly $30M.
Hampton Roads seeks opportunities amid federal policy changes
Hampton Roads leaders warn of risks from tariffs, defense cuts and energy policy while seeing growth in military tech and industry.
Wind energy projects continue despite federal headwinds
Despite cost increases, legal challenges, tariff uncertainty and President Donald Trump’s dogged opposition to wind energy, Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is on track to begin powering 660,000 homes in late 2026. Construction on the 2.6-gigawatt project 27 miles off the Virginia Beach coast was 60% complete as of late July. According to […]
Navy, Dominion sign energy agreement
In June, leaders from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, which provides weapons and munitions support to the U.S. Navy, and Fortune 500 utility Dominion Energy signed an agreement to explore the development of a “reliable, resilient and responsible” energy source at the base. It could involve solar power, a small modular nuclear reactor or a natural […]
Top Five: October 2025
The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Aug. 9 through Sept. 9 included news of a new medical school launching at the University of Mary Washington. 1 | Virginia Chamber CEO resigns after 4 months After serving as the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s president and CEO since April 1, Cathie Vick left […]
Chesterfield approves fusion power plant permit
Commonwealth Fusion Systems received the Chesterfield zoning permit needed for what could be the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant.
