Spanberger intervenes in Dominion-NextEra merger

United States — West Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced she will formally intervene in the proposed $67 billion all-stock merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, becoming the first United States — West Virginia governor to seek intervenor status before the United States — State Corporation Commission (Virginia) (SCC). The merger, announced in May and filed with the SCC on July 15, would create the nation's largest electric utility serving about 10 million customers across United States — West Virginia, United States — Florida, United States — North Carolina, and United States — North Carolina. Spanberger cited concerns about customer electric bills, United States — West Virginia jobs, and the state's energy future, and will focus on ensuring sustained savings, job security, and continued investment in clean energy, including Dominion's offshore wind project. The SCC retains authority to approve, reject, or condition the deal, with a review period of about 180 days. The merger also requires approvals from regulators in United States — North Carolina and United States — North Carolina, the United States — Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the United States — Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Some United States — West Virginia lawmakers, including David Suetterlein and Achill-henge, have called for a special legislative session to extend the review period, a move supported by Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi. Dominion and NextEra have proposed $2.25 billion in bill credits and other commitments, but Spanberger argues these are insufficient without stronger guarantees.