Press Release: Don Beyer and Virginia House Delegation Urge Rejection of NextEra-Dominion Merger
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Virginia Democrats oppose NextEra’s proposed Dominion acquisition, arguing it could raise rates and weaken consumer protections.
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Virginia lawmakers oppose merger: Five Virginia House Democrats, including Don Beyer and Jennifer McClellan, asked the Virginia State Corporation Commission to reject NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy. In a letter filed before the comment deadline, they said the deal could raise electricity costs for families and small businesses.
Concerns raised in the letter: The lawmakers said the merger could expand market power, shift long-term costs to ratepayers, and lacks enough safeguards, including limits on rate increases and a requirement to pass savings to customers. They also cited concerns about NextEra’s corporate governance and regulatory transparency.
Commission decision pending: The letter urged the SCC to deny the proposal in its current form, or at minimum require stronger consumer protections and larger bill credits before any approval. The lawmakers said the commission’s role is to protect affordability and reliability for utility customers.
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