NextEra-Dominion merger elicits responses in Virginia, mostly negative

By Curtis Eichelberger ( November 12, 2026, 21:45 GMT | Insight) -- Virginia utility customers have largely voiced opposition to NextEra’s acquisition of Dominion during hearings this fall, arguing that it will likely lead to higher utility bills, undermine the state’s alternative energy successes, and offload data center costs to residents. Customers generally expressed satisfaction with Dominion.Virginia utility customers have largely voiced opposition to NextEra’s acquisition of Dominion during hearings this fall, arguing that it will likely lead to higher utility bills, undermine the state’s alternative energy successes, and offload data center costs to residents. Customers generally expressed satisfaction with Dominion....

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