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Virginia Power Deal Sparks Political Fire | Virginia Beach News
A $67 billion energy deal could reshape Virginia’s power landscape as NextEra Energy eyes a takeover of Dominion Energy, sparking fierce political backlash. Challenger Shannon Taylor accuses GOP Rep. Rob Wittman of conflicted interests, pointing to his inherited stock holdings—though Wittman says they’re not actively managed and have even lost value. Taylor warns the merger would create the nation’s largest utility monopoly, hike bills, and betray clean energy goals, citing past rate hikes in Florida. Other lawmakers and environmental groups echo concerns over rising costs, data centers, and…
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