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Government & Politics · Friday, November 6, 2026

At SCC hearing, Virginians say Dominion-NextEra merger could mean higher bills, new risk

The final in-person public testimony hearing highlighted Dominion ratepayers’ key gripes ahead of the proposed merger’s litigation process, chiefly spiking electricity bills.

By Virginia Mercury · 3 min read

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At SCC hearing, Virginians say Dominion-NextEra merger could mean higher bills, new risk

The final in-person public testimony hearing highlighted Dominion ratepayers’ key gripes ahead of the proposed merger’s litigation process, chiefly spiking electricity bills.

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Published Nov 6, 2026

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · 3 min read

At SCC hearing, Virginians say Dominion-NextEra merger could mean higher bills, new risk
 Protesters of the NextEra-Dominion Energy merger speak outside the State Corporation Commission in Richmond on Nov. 5. (Photo by Shannon Heckt/Virginia Mercury)

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