Overview
- Ørsted’s Revolution Wind asked a federal judge for an injunction after the December order, Equinor’s Empire Wind filed a complaint, and Dominion sued on December 23.
- The freeze halts Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, Vineyard Wind 1, Revolution Wind, Empire Wind 1 and 2, and Sunrise Wind by suspending leases and stopping construction.
- Revolution Wind reports more than $5 billion already spent and estimates at least $1.44 million in daily losses, while Dominion says it is losing $5 million per day.
- Developers argue the pause contradicts years of review by BOEM, the Defense Department, the Coast Guard and the FAA, noting mitigation agreements with the Pentagon and the Air Force to protect radar systems.
- Projects are far along, with Revolution Wind near 90% complete, Empire Wind and Coastal Virginia around 60%, and Vineyard Wind partly operational, representing roughly 6 gigawatts and about $25 billion in investment.