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Virginia advocates welcome Spanberger’s decision to intervene in Dominion-NextEra merger review

Headline from WRIC Richmond

Some Virginians are welcoming Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) decision to formally intervene in the regulatory review of the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra.

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12 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC4 Washington

    Spanberger says she'll intervene in Dominion Energy merger (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA – FEBRUARY 24: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on February 24, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

  2. WAVY Norfolk

    Gov. Spanberger to intervene in NextEra Energy and Dominion merger (opens WAVY Norfolk)

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    Governor Abigail Spanberger announced she will intervene in the proposed $67 billion merger between Florida-based NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy on Thursday. It will mark the first time a Virginia governor has taken such an action at the State Corporation Commission.

  3. 13News Now Norfolk

    Spanberger steps into Dominion-NextEra merger review, citing concerns over costs and jobs (opens 13News Now Norfolk)

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    Gov. Abigail Spanberger says she will formally intervene in the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy.

  4. WRIC Richmond

    Spanberger to formally intervene in proposed $67 billion Dominion-NextEra merger (opens WRIC Richmond)

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    In an unprecedented move, Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) will intervene in the proposed $67 billion deal between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy -- the first governor in Virginia history to weigh in on a State Corporation Commission (SCC) case.

  5. The Center Square

    Governor seeks role in Dominion-NextEra merger review (opens The Center Square)

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    (The Center Square) – Virginia’s governor is seeking to formally intervene in the State Corporation Commission’s review of NextEra Energy’s proposed $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy, giving her administration a direct role as regulators consider whether to approve the…

  6. Virginia Mercury

    Spanberger takes unprecedented step to intervene in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger (opens Virginia Mercury)

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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.

  7. WTOP Washington DC

    Virginia Gov. Spanberger takes unprecedented step to intervene in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, Feb. 24, 2026,…

  8. FOX 5 DC

    Spanberger intervenes in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger over electric bill concerns (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is taking the unprecedented step of formally intervening in the state’s review of a proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. Spanberger will become the first Virginia governor to formally intervene in a case before the State Corporation…

  9. The Hill

    Spanberger intervening in proposed NextEra-Dominion merger (opens The Hill)

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    Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced Thursday that she plans to intervene in the merger deal between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy which, if approved, would create the largest regulated electrical utility in the world.

  10. WRIC Richmond

    Virginia advocates welcome Spanberger’s decision to intervene in Dominion-NextEra merger review (opens WRIC Richmond)

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    Some Virginians are welcoming Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) decision to formally intervene in the regulatory review of the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra.

  11. SC Daily Gazette

    Virginia governor takes unprecedented step to intervene in $67B Dominion-NextEra merger (opens SC Daily Gazette)

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    Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is stepping directly into the regulatory fight over the proposed $67 billion sale of Dominion Energy to Florida-based NextEra Energy. The proposed merger involves 820,000 customers in South Carolina.

  12. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Spanberger says she's intervening in NextEra-Dominion case (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description

    Concerned that the merger of Dominion Energy into NextEra Energy could boost power bills, slow progress toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and cost jobs, Gov. Abigail Spanberger says she wants to participate as state regulators review the deal.

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