Dominion, Virginia Department of Energy say Coastal Virginia offshore wind construction is on track; first power expected in January

At a Virginia Offshore Wind Development Authority meeting, Virginia Department of Energy Director Glenn Davis and Dominion Energy public policy director John Larson reported that construction on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is progressing on schedule and that Dominion expects to deliver the first power in January.

The update matters because CVOW is the largest offshore wind project under construction off the mid-Atlantic and its progress affects regional supply chains, workforce commitments and near-term electricity supplies for Virginia. Officials also flagged uncertainties including potential new tariffs, weather risks during piling and federal reviews that could affect later phases.

"We've been moving forward on the governor's all the above all American energy plan. It's, everything from wind, solar, gas, nuclear," Director Glenn Davis said, placing the project in the administration's broader energy strategy.

John Larson summarized on-site work and near-term milestones, saying, "we are, as Director Davis said, moving along on…