David Suetterlein

Virginia lawmakers are urging Gov. Abigail Spanberger to call a special session to extend the State Corporation Commission's review of Dominion Energy's proposed $67 billion merger with NextEra Energy. The merger, which would serve 10 million utility customers across four states, requires regulatory approvals and faces a 60-day review period extendable by 120 days under Virginia law. Lawmakers argue the commission needs additional time to assess the deal's risks and conditions.

Virginia lawmakers urge Gov. Abigail Spanberger to call a special session to extend the State Corporation Commission's review period for the proposed $67 billion Dominion Energy-NextEra Energy merger. The merger, which would create the largest U.S. utility, requires approvals from multiple states and federal agencies. Lawmakers argue acting first would weaken Virginia's negotiating leverage and harm ratepayers.