Energy bills are up in Virginia. Now some are pushing back as Dominion Energy seeks another rate increase

Shareholders of NextEra Energy (NEE) and Dominion Energy (D) approved their proposed combination. The deal, expected to close in late 2027, still requires regulatory approvals. Both companies remain independent until then, according to NextEra's CEO.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi is holding public sessions to gather opinions on a proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. The merger, if approved, would create one of the largest utilities in the U.S. Hashmi has requested an extended review by the State Corporation Commission to assess the public benefit. Residents have expressed concerns about potential cost increases and infrastructure impacts.

Dominion Energy shareholders approved a $67 billion merger with NextEra Energy, pending regulatory approvals. The deal faces review by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, with state officials and lawmakers expressing concerns about its impact on Virginians. The merger aims to enhance service reliability and affordability.

Arlington County is intervening in the regulatory review of the $67B merger between Dominion Energy (D) and NextEra Energy (NEE), citing concerns over rising electric bills and climate commitments. The county joined the case to represent its interests, with officials emphasizing affordability and environmental goals. The merger, if approved, would create the world's largest regulated electric utility, serving 10M customers across four states.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi hosted a listening tour event where residents expressed concerns over rising electricity costs and a proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. Dominion Energy attributes higher bills to increased costs and demand, particularly from data centers. The $67 billion merger is under review by state regulators, with a January deadline. Some residents oppose the merger, while one attendee supported it for meeting growing power demand.

NextEra Energy plans to build the $13B East Riverside Energy Center in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, with a 2030-2032 completion target. The project, backed by U.S. and Japanese governments, will create 2,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent roles, adding 3,750 MW to the PJM grid. The site is a reclaimed coal mine, and NextEra was selected for its expertise in natural gas plants.