Virginia energy watchdogs urge caution as Dominion-NextEra deal moves ahead

June 8, 2026 Elizabeth McGowan

Tony Smith, CEO of Secure Solar Futures at his office in Staunton, Monday, June 8, 2026. *Photo by Christopher Tyree // VCIJ*

Advocates for consumers and clean energy see opportunities – and risks – to remake energy policy and practice in Virginia

What can consumers expect from the proposed Dominion deal?

June 3, 2026 Kunle Falayi

Marshall, Michigan - The Cereal City Solar project, a 100 MW solar farm. It is a project of NextEra Energy Resources, a major developer of renewable energy

The planned acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra Energy brings together two multi-billion-dollar utilities. Here’s how they compare, and what consumers might see ahead.