stop work

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Dominion Energy is the only U.S. company of the three that were in court last week asking for a halt on the stop-work order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

A federal judge in Virginia overturned a stop-work order, allowing Dominion Energy’s offshore wind farm to resume construction.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

The project faced a similar stop-work order from U.S. officials last year, before a judge later ruled that work could restart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Lippold noted that Bergum also cited national security threats in August when the administration issued a stop-work order on the Revolution wind project, which was 80% complete.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

Days later, Rubio issued sweeping stop-work orders to aid programs worldwide.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025