NextEra targets late 2027 close on $60B Dominion merger as Virginia review advances

NextEra Energy expects to close its acquisition of Dominion Energy by late 2027, with Virginia's utility regulator scheduling the first public hearing for November as the company simultaneously pursues major gas infrastructure deals in Texa

First covered Jul 27, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT · 1 article

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8h Utility Dive NextEra on track to close Dominion merger by late 2027, executives say — The Virginia State Corporation Commission has scheduled the first public hearing on the proposal for this November.

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wdbj7.com Dominion, NextEra merger proposal sparks calls for Virginia Special Session

virginiamercury.com Clock starts for state regulators to review proposed Dominion-NextEra merger • Virginia Mercury

virginiamercury.com Lawmakers call for special session to debate Dominion-NextEra merger • Virginia Mercury

vpm.org NextEra–Dominion merger filings start 6-month clock on regulatory review

virginiamercury.com Va. Lt. Gov. Hashmi calls on regulators to extend review period for NextEra-Dominion Energy merger • Virginia Mercury

Appeared in: 2026-07-27 (#4)

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