In rare move, SCC orders three in-person hearings for NextEra-Dominion merger case

By: Shannon Heckt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: September 10, 2026

Words: 575

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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The State Corporation Commission has ordered additional chances for the public to officially testify in the case to approve or reject the proposed $67 billion NextEra-Dominion merger, Virginia regulators said Thursday.

In addition to the three days for telephonic testimony already planned at the beginning of the case, the commissioners mandated three in-person hearings across Dominion’s Virginia coverage area.

Clock starts for state regulators to review …