01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 20, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Dominion Energy, Inc. (D) has filed an 8-K report detailing a significant development regarding its Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project.
A U.S. District Court has granted a preliminary injunction, allowing Virginia Electric and Power Company (Virginia Power) to resume work on the CVOW project. This injunction is in response to a December 22, 2025, Director's Order from the U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) that had suspended project work for 90 days. This development is crucial for investors as it allows for the continuation of the CVOW project, which is a key component of Dominion Energy's future growth strategy.
While the legal challenge against the BOEM's order proceeds, the preliminary injunction provides immediate relief, enabling Dominion Energy to maintain momentum on this significant renewable energy initiative. The company's subsidiary, Virginia Power, holds a 50%a stake in OSW Project LLC, the entity directly impacted by the BOEM order and now benefiting from the court's injunction.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- U.S. District Court grants preliminary injunction allowing work to resume on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project.
- The injunction is a response to a December 22, 2025, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) order suspending project work for 90 days.
- Virginia Electric and Power Company (Virginia Power), a Dominion Energy subsidiary, received the injunction.
- Work on the CVOW project will continue while Virginia Power's lawsuit challenging the BOEM's action progresses.
- Virginia Power holds a 50% membership interest in OSW Project LLC, the entity directed to suspend activities.
- The press release regarding this development was issued on January 16, 2026, and is furnished as part of the filing.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main impact of the court's preliminary injunction on Dominion Energy?
The preliminary injunction allows Dominion Energy's subsidiary, Virginia Power, to resume work on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project immediately, despite a previous 90-day suspension order from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). This enables the project to continue progressing while legal challenges to the BOEM's action are ongoing.
What was the reason for the initial suspension of the CVOW project?
The CVOW project was initially suspended due to a Director's Order issued by the U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on December 22, 2025. This order directed a 90-day suspension of work.
What is Dominion Energy's stake in the CVOW project?
Dominion Energy, through its subsidiary Virginia Electric and Power Company (Virginia Power), holds a 50% membership interest in OSW Project LLC, the entity that was directed to suspend activities on the CVOW project and will now resume work following the injunction.
Will the BOEM order completely stop the lawsuit against it?
No, the preliminary injunction allows work to resume on the CVOW project, but Virginia Power's lawsuit challenging the BOEM's initial action will continue in the courts.
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