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Trump Halts Offshore Wind Project, Costs Soar Daily

12/27/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration halted construction of Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind over national security concerns.
Dominion Energy Virginia is asking a federal court to overturn the order.
U.S. Department of the Interior has not specified threats but has begun a 90-day security review.
The delay costs Dominion Energy Virginia more than $5 million daily.
A hearing on the temporary restraining order is scheduled for Monday in Norfolk.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration halted construction of Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind over national security concerns.
Dominion Energy Virginia is asking a federal court to overturn the order.
U.S. Department of the Interior has not specified threats but has begun a 90-day security review.
The delay costs Dominion Energy Virginia more than $5 million daily.
A hearing on the temporary restraining order is scheduled for Monday in Norfolk.