Virginia Gov. intervenes in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced on Thursday, August 6, 2026, that she will formally intervene in the state's review of the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, marking an unprecedented step for a Virginia governor. The action grants her administration the status of a formal party in the proceedings before the State Corporation Commission, the independent body that will ultimately decide if the merger serves the public interest.

Spanberger said her intervention will allow her administration to access documents, submit questions to the companies, and raise concerns on behalf of Virginia residents. She emphasized that the move does not give her the power to approve or reject the deal, which remains solely with the SCC. The governor stated she decided to intervene after reviewing the companies' application, filed on July 15, and hearing widespread concerns from Virginians about the transaction's implications.

The governor outlined three key criteria for her evaluation: whether the merger would lower customers' electric bills, protect Virginia-based jobs, and maintain the state's progress toward reliable, locally produced clean...