Spanberger pushes for 6-year rate-hike freeze if Dominion-Next Era merger approved

The Hill - Oct 20, 2026

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) is pushing for a six-year pause on electricity rate hikes in the commonwealth as part of a merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy. Spanberger on Monday filed expert testimony with the State Corporation Commission (SCC), urging it to reject the proposed merger if the two companies do not agree...

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