NextEra’s $67 bln Dominion deal faces political backlash in Virginia, FT reports
NextEra Energy's (NYSE:NEE) $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) is encountering significant political opposition in Virginia, as reported by the Financial Times on Tuesday. Governor Abigail Spanberger has expressed "deep skepticism" about the transaction and has intervened in the regulatory review, pushing for measures to lower electricity bills, protect jobs, and accelerate clean-energy development.
Other influential state officials and lawmakers have also voiced their disapproval of the deal, while a coalition of U.S. congressional Democrats have warned that it could potentially reduce competition and lead to higher prices. As a response to the concerns, NextEra and Dominion have pledged to extend about $2.2 billion in bill credits over a four-year period and extend their commitment to retain Dominion workers for an additional five years.
This opposition comes at a time when utility deals in the U.S. are surging, with transactions reaching a record $205 billion in the first half of 2026, according to Deloitte data cited by the Financial Times.
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