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NextEra promises cheaper power. Virginia should ask what it is giving up.

Jul 17, 2026

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5 min read

NextEra promises cheaper power. Virginia should ask what it is giving up.

Dominion customers would receive nearly $1.8 billion in temporary bill credits, but the proposed merger could permanently shift corporate power, jobs and civic influence from Richmond to Florida.

Ledger Star Staff
Ledger Star Staff

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Dominion’s Florida Future: What the NextEra Deal Could Mean for Hampton Roads

Jul 14, 2026

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7 min read

Dominion’s Florida Future: What the NextEra Deal Could Mean for Hampton Roads

The $67 billion merger promises lower costs, deeper capital and faster grid investment. It also raises questions about Virginia jobs, electricity rates, offshore wind and where the company’s most important decisions will eventually be made.

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Ledger Star Staff

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