On Tuesday, Virginia lawmakers heard from utility regulation experts on the potential impact of the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. If approved, the merger would create the largest electric utility in the country. In the days preceding this week’s Commission on Electric Utility Regulation meeting, legislators asked State Corporation Commission Chair Kelsey […]

(The Center Square) – The proposed $67 billion combination of Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy is headed to communities across Virginia as the deal remains under review by state regulators.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger is stepping directly into the regulatory fight over the proposed $67 billion sale of Dominion Energy to Florida-based NextEra Energy, becoming the first Virginia governor to formally intervene in a case before the State Corporation Commission.  Spanberger announced Thursday that she will seek intervenor status in the case, giving her administration the […]

(The Center Square) – Virginia’s governor is seeking to formally intervene in the State Corporation Commission’s review of NextEra Energy’s proposed $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy, giving her administration a direct role as regulators consider whether to approve the deal.

(The Center Square) – Virginia’s review of NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy continues to expand as consumer advocates, environmental groups and state officials press regulators over the $67 billion deal.

(The Center Square) – Virginia lawmakers on Tuesday questioned whether state regulators have enough time and authority to fully review Dominion Energy’s proposed merger with NextEra Energy before the state's approval process could conclude ahead of next year’s General Assembly session.