Alexandria Intervenes In Dominion-NextEra Deal, Citing Electricity Costs

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria is formally intervening in the state review of NextEra Energy's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy, citing concerns about rising electricity costs, reliability and the potential impact on Virginia's clean energy policies.

The move allows Alexandria to submit expert testimony to the State Corporation Commission, question witnesses during hearings and participate in potential settlement discussions.

"The increasing cost of electricity is making it harder for Alexandria families to pay their bills," Mayor Alyia Gaskins said. "The needs and interests of the millions of Virginians who will be impacted must be the top consideration in this process and prioritized above corporate interests."

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Gaskins said the city also wants to ensure the acquisition does not undermine clean energy and energy efficiency policies enacted by the Virginia General Assembly.

Alexandria has previously intervened in utility proceedings before the SCC. City Climate Action Officer Ryan Freed said Alexandria's participation in natural gas and water rate cases this year helped reduce rate increases by about $4.5 million annually for city residents.

"These cases have impacts on how we live our lives, from our ability to pay our bills to the confidence the power will stay on during extreme weather events," Freed said.

The SCC hearing on the proposed acquisition is scheduled to begin Nov. 5 in Richmond, with a decision expected by January 2027.

Residents can submit public comments through the State Corporation Commission under docket PUR-2026-00112. Public-witness testimony is scheduled for November, and the SCC says customers can submit comments or register to testify. The current deadline for written public comments is Nov. 9.