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Wind turbines are shown in Palm Springs, California, U.S., October 12, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Jun 2, 2026

US states sue Trump administration and TotalEnergies over offshore wind cancellation

New York leads seven states suing the Trump administration and TotalEnergies over the cancellation of a major offshore wind lease off New York's coast.

Big deals
May 21, 2026

Norfolk waterfront project removes offshore wind in revised federal bid

Fairwinds Landing developers have dropped offshore wind-related components from a revised application seeking federal funding.

Dominion Energy’s $11.5 billion offshore wind project off the coast of Virginia Beach began supplying energy in March. Photo courtesy Dominion Energy
Apr 29, 2026

Virginia offshore wind project now producing power

Dominion Energy’s $11.5 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project began delivering electricity, overcoming federal stop-work orders and legal battles.

Plants grow through an array of solar panels in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., May 6, 2022. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Apr 21, 2026

US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects

A federal judge in Boston blocked Trump administration policies that delayed wind and solar energy projects, supporting renewable development nationwide.

An offshore wind turbine. A boat sits in the background.
Mar 24, 2026

Dominion offshore wind farm delivers first power to the grid

Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project off Virginia Beach’s coast delivered its first power to the grid Monday.

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Mar 24, 2026

Trump administration to pay $1B to stop two East Coast wind farms

The Trump administration agreed to pay $1 billion to TotalEnergies to stop two offshore wind projects off New York and North Carolina, redirecting funds to oil and gas.

CEL Critical Power’s new facility, which opened in summer 2025, was part of a $5.225 million investment. Photo courtesy CEL Critical Power
Mar 1, 2026

Hampton Roads leverages regional economic assets

Hampton Roads drives growth with $1.5 billion in investments across defense, energy, aerospace, and logistics sectors in 2025, boosting jobs and infrastructure.

Wind energy projects continue despite federal headwinds
Dec 26, 2025

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.

Hampton Roads seeks opportunities amid federal policy changes
Sep 30, 2025

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.

Top Five December 2024
Sep 29, 2025

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 […]

Trump cancels $679M in funding for offshore wind projects
Aug 29, 2025

Trump cancels $679M in funding for offshore wind projects

The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects, the latest attack by the Trump administration on the reeling U.S. offshore wind industry.

An offshore wind turbine. A boat sits in the background.
Aug 25, 2025

US government halts nearly complete offshore wind farm. Is Virginia’s next?

The Trump administration last week halted construction on a nearly complete wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut.

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