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Bagot’s Merger Role Sparks Scrutiny | Richmond News
Virginia’s top energy regulator, Kelsey Bagot, is under fire for staying on the case overseeing a potential Dominion Energy-NextEra merger—despite having worked as a senior attorney for NextEra just months before joining the state commission. Bagot argues she doesn’t need to recuse herself, citing past precedent, while a Dominion ratepayer has petitioned to disqualify her and halt proceedings. Though she recused herself from a separate NextEra project, critics—including Senator Russet Perry—say her prior ties demand stepping aside, warning it could cause a deadlock. Governor’s office backs…
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