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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Hampton Roads leaders warn of risks from tariffs, defense cuts and energy policy while seeing growth in military tech and industry.
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
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.
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.




















