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Virginia Dems Oppose Dominion-NextEra Merger | Richmond News
Two Virginia Democrats, Tom Perriello and Shannon Taylor, are sounding the alarm against a potential Dominion Energy-NextEra merger, warning it could drive up bills and undermine clean energy progress. Perriello and Taylor argue that big utilities already squeeze families and that handing control to a Florida-based monopoly is risky as rates climb. Political scientist Stephen Farnsworth links their stance to broader public concerns over AI and data centers. Meanwhile, Rep. Rob Wittman calls for careful review, insisting facts must guide any decision on costs, reliability, and jobs — while…
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