Spanberger takes unprecedented step to intervene in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger

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, gi

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 1,101

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago


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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.

Clock starts for state regulators to review proposed Dominion-NextEra merger

Spanberger announced Thursday that she will seek intervenor status in the case, giving her administration the ability to question both companies, review …

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