Public hearings for the NextEra-Dominion merger have begun. Here’s what you need to know.

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 1,821

Last Updated: 4 days, 12 hours ago

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Public hearings in the case to decide the fate of the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and Florida-based NextEra Energy begin this week at the State Corporation Commission. The $67 billion all-stock deal would create the largest regulated utility in the world.

In the months preceding the hearings, scores of lawmakers, consumer advocates and citizens have strongly opposed the proposal, with leaders at the top level of state government pushing for more …

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