Arlington and Alexandria Partner to Intervene in Dominion Energy-NextEra Merger

Page updated on September 28, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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On Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, Arlington County and the City of Alexandria entered into a joint representation agreement to intervene in the State Corporation Commission (SCC) proceeding related to the acquisition of Dominion Energy Inc., by NextEra. 

 “This acquisition would have significant implications for the millions of Virginians who rely on these utilities. Their needs and interests must remain at the center of this process,” said Mayor Alyia Gaskins. By participating directly in these proceedings, Arlington and Alexandria can bring our local perspective and expertise to the table, ensure the impacts on our communities are fully considered, and advocate for an outcome that protects Virginia customers.”

“Arlington and Alexandria share common interests in championing reliable, affordable, and equitable clean energy for the residents and businesses we serve,” said County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti. “We are proud to stand together to put forward a unified voice in advocating for just and reasonable rates, reliable service, and the clean energy future our Commonwealth deserves.” 

On July 15, 2026, NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy filed a joint merger petition with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC). If approved, this $67 billion acquisition would be the largest energy merger in the history of the United States and would create the largest regulated electric utility in the world. If the merger is approved, the new combined company will serve approximately 10 million customers across Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, including approximately 2.7 million households in Virginia.

The City of Alexandria officially announced its intervention in August 2026, followed by Arlington County in September. Public witness testimony will begin on Nov. 5 in Richmond.

The SCC is currently accepting public comments on the proposed Dominion Energy–NextEra merger. 

  • Nov. 2 is the last day to file as a public witness before testimony will be given on Nov. 5, 9, and 10. 
  • Nov. 9 is the last day to submit written comments. 
  • A final decision is expected in the early part of 2027.

The SCC encourages public participation in all cases. The public can visit the Virginia SCC website to learn more and submit public comment for Case PUR-2026-00112.

To stay up to date throughout the proceedings and learn more about Arlington and Alexandria’s commitment to energy affordability and clean energy, community members can subscriber to receive email communications via Arlington's Climate Action Updates or follow Alexandria’s Office of Climate Action across social media channels (@EcoCityALX).