Giant Merger of NextEra and Dominion Could Fail Amid Anger Over Electricity Bills

New York Times - Nov 9, 2026

State leaders and residents in Virginia have opposed NextEra’s acquisition of Dominion Energy, fearing that it will accelerate rate increases.

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