Virginia Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi called for an extension of the review period for the $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. Hashmi submitted 64 questions to the State Corporation Commission regarding the merger's impact on consumer costs, following concerns from residents and officials about rising electricity bills. She requested a formal delay and extensive information from both companies to ensure a thorough evaluation of the deal's consequences.
The companies filed regulatory applications for a deal featuring $2.25 billion in customer credits and a commitment to shield ratepayers from merger costs.
Read the full storyVirginia officials and residents call for a delay in the merger review, citing concerns over rising electricity bills and data center costs.
Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi submitted 64 formal inquiries regarding the impact of the $67 billion utility merger on consumer rates and protections.
Virginia's Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi has requested an extension for the $67 billion merger review between Dominion and NextEra to ensure consumer protection.