Timeline

2013

Dominion Energy executed lease agreement with Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

2016

Dominion Energy submitted Site Assessment Plan to BOEM

2017

BOEM approved Site Assessment Plan

2019

Dominion Energy announced commitment to CVOW

2020

Virginia General Assembly passed supportive legislation

These bills established a target for Virginia to generate 5,200 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2034 and created Virginia’s first Office of Offshore Wind within the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME).

Dominion Energy submitted Construction and Operations Plan (COP) to BOEM

2021

Dominion Energy filed for Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) review

After identifying a proposed transmission line route and several alternatives through community engagement, Dominion Energy filed an application with the Virginia SCC on November 5.

Dominion Energy executed major contracts

2022

CVOW approved by SCC

September 2023

Final Environmental Impact Statement Issued

October 2023

First Monopiles Delivered to Hampton Roads

The first eight monopile foundations were delivered to Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT). They continue to arrive at PMT for staging prior to installation in the lease area.

BOEM Record of Decision

November 2023

Transmission construction started

Onshore construction for the underground onshore export circuits started. This integral work will allow the energy generated from the wind turbines to be connected to the grid onshore.

April 2024

Substation Pin Piles arrived in Hampton Roads

Twelve pin piles were loaded at Portsmouth Marine Terminal. They will serve as the foundation for the three offshore substations supporting the project.

May 2024

First Monopiles Loaded for Installation

The first six monopiles were loaded onto the Orion installation vessel at Portsmouth Marine Terminal.

First Monopile Installed

The first six monopiles were installed in the Northwest corner of the project lease area. The monopile installation will occur from May 1 through October 31 to avoid the North Atlantic right whale migration season and is anticipated to continue through 2025.

October 2024

First Pin Piles Installed

The Orion installed the first round of pin piles, placing four into the ocean floor. These pin piles support the roughly 4,000-ton offshore substation.

Export Cable Laying Began

DEME Group and Prysmian began laying 365 miles of cable 8 feet below the ocean floor.

First Monopile Installation Season Concluded

During the five-month installation season, Dominion Energy placed 78 monopile foundations and four offshore substation foundations.

December 2024

More Components Arrived in Hampton Roads

Various offshore components were delivered to Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) throughout 2024, totaling 110 monopiles, 51 transition pieces, and 12 pin piles.

January 2025

First Transition Piece Installed

A transition piece is the yellow reinforcing structure that connects the monopile foundation below the water to the wind turbine tower above the water. These pieces contain platforms and ladders that allow our wind turbine technicians to easily access the turbine for routine maintenance.

March 2025

First Offshore Substation Installed

After making a trip across the Atlantic Ocean from Denmark, the first offshore substation was installed off the coast of Virginia Beach. Energy generated by the wind turbines is bundled at the offshore substation, stepped up to 230kV and then exported to shore.

June 2025

First Blades, Nacelles and Turbine Towers Arrived in Hampton Roads

Fifteen blades, nine nacelles and four turbine towers were unloaded at Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT). Each turbine tower arrives in four sections, which are assembled at PMT and then transported to the lease area. The nacelle connects the turbine tower to the blades and houses essential machinery that converts wind energy into electrical energy.

September 2025

Charybdis Arrived at Portsmouth Marine Terminal

The first U.S.-based Jones Act-compliant offshore wind turbine installation vessel docked in Hampton Roads. This vessel can transport the components for four turbines at a time. Charybdis will support the CVOW project through completion in late 2026. Upon completion of its charter with CVOW, the versatile vessel will be available to support a variety of projects, including offshore wind and other critical heavy-lift shoreline projects, such as salvage operations or other energy projects.

October 2025

Monopile Installation Completed

During the second and final installation season, Dominion Energy placed the remaining 98 monopile foundations and eight offshore substation foundations.

2025-2026

Project construction and commissioning