BOEM Suspends Offshore Wind Leases, Impacting Dominion Energy's Virginia Project
WIND ENERGY
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has suspended all offshore wind leases, including Dominion Energy's nearly completed project in Virginia, jeopardizing its potential to deliver affordable, clean energy and risking significant financial losses for developers and taxpayers. The suspension is attributed to unresolved radar issues, despite available mitigation strategies, and may be influenced by political factors, including past opposition from former President Trump.

Jan 1, 2026, 6:22 AM