Virginia

Spanberger demands rate-hike freeze if Dominion merger proceeds

Gov. Abigail Spanberger answers questions in Henrico
Gov. Abigail Spanberger answers questions in Henrico on Oct. 9, 2026. Credit 8News / WRIC.

NBC4 Washington reports Gov. Abigail Spanberger is demanding a six-year freeze on rate hikes and a larger consumer credit if the proposed $67 billion Dominion Energy–NextEra merger is approved.

State Corporation Commission staff have recommended that regulators deny the merger.

The SCC faces a mid-January deadline. If it takes no action, the deal would be approved.

Spanberger said so far she has not seen a deal good enough for Virginians.

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