Dominion executive's combative language dominates merger hearing

A Dominion Energy executive drew criticism from Virginia lawmakers at a regulatory hearing on the proposed Dominion-NextEra merger by using adversarial language when questioned about clean energy commitments, raising concerns about the comp

First covered Oct 12, 2026 · 7:54 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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29d Utility Dive Dominion-NextEra merger hearing focused on rates, data centers — “When Dominion was asked about the [Virginia Clean Economy Act], its executive vice president told the commission, ‘I am still your throat to choke,’ and that…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-13 (#13)

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