Judge Clears Nation's Largest Wind Farm to Resume Work

America's largest offshore wind farm just got back to work after a federal judge cleared the way for construction to continue on the massive clean energy project off Virginia's coast.

Judge Jamar Walker ruled that Dominion Energy can resume building the 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project while the company's lawsuit against federal interference moves forward. The $11.2 billion project has been under construction since early 2024 and is scheduled to start delivering power in just weeks.

The wind farm faced an unexpected construction halt in December when the Interior Department ordered work to stop, citing unproven national security concerns about radar interference. But courts have consistently rejected these claims, with three separate judges this week allowing offshore wind projects to continue their work.

Dominion has already invested $8.9 billion in the massive project, which stretches across the Atlantic Ocean off the Virginia coastline. When complete, the wind farm will generate enough clean electricity to power about 660,000 homes without producing any emissions.

The company says its team will now focus on safely restarting operations to ensure the project begins delivering critical energy on schedule. Construction crews are preparing to resume work after weeks of costly delays.

The Ripple Effect

This victory extends far beyond one wind farm. The consistent court rulings this week send a powerful signal that renewable energy projects built with proper permits and environmental reviews will be protected by law.

These offshore wind farms represent thousands of jobs, billions in economic investment, and a crucial step toward cleaner air for coastal communities. Virginia families will soon benefit from locally generated renewable power that reduces dependence on fossil fuels while creating zero air pollution.

The projects also prove that large-scale offshore wind is not just possible in America but already happening. Each turbine that goes up makes the next project easier, building expertise and supply chains that will power the clean energy transition for decades to come.

Courts protecting these investments give other states and companies the confidence to move forward with their own renewable energy plans, knowing that legal processes work and valid permits matter.

When the Coastal Virginia project flips the switch in the coming weeks, it will mark a milestone moment for American clean energy and coastal communities breathing easier.