Lawmakers urge FERC to scrutinize NextEra-Dominion merger
( September 30, 2026, 20:58 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A group of Democratic lawmakers, led by US Senator Elizabeth Warren and US Representative Suhas Subramanyam, urged the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to scrutinize NextEra Energy's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy due to its potential to raise energy costs or otherwise fail to meet public interest requirements. “The merger would give the combined company control over approximately a quarter of the electricity in the New England region, leading to considerable negotiating leverage over states and the ability to demand abusive terms at the expense of households,” the lawmakers wrote in a letter. “This megamerger may consolidate competitive power markets and raise electricity rates even more for American families.”See full release below and document attached....
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