Court Grants Injunction, Allowing Dominion Energy's Offshore Wind Project to Resume Work

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Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project can resume construction after a U.S. District Court granted a preliminary injunction, overturning a prior 90-day suspension by BOEM.

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• Preliminary Injunction Granted

  The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted Virginia Electric and Power Company's (a Dominion Energy subsidiary) request for a preliminary injunction.

• Offshore Wind Project Resumes Work

  This injunction allows the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project to resume construction, overturning a 90-day suspension order from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).

• Strategic Project Impact

  The CVOW project, comprising 176 turbines and generating 2.6-gigawatts, is a critical component of Dominion Energy's strategy to meet regional energy demand.

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The preliminary injunction is a significant positive development for Dominion Energy, removing a critical regulatory hurdle for its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project. The ability to resume work without a 90-day delay is crucial for maintaining project timelines and achieving strategic energy supply goals. This court decision reduces immediate regulatory risk and supports the company's long-term renewable energy initiatives.