Richmond, Virginia—The Stop NextEra coalition today applauded Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi’s announcement that she opposes NextEra Energy’s proposed $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy. After months of studying the proposal and traveling across Virginia to hear directly from residents about rising energy costs, Lt. Gov. Hashmi concluded that the merger is not in the best […]
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Roanoke-Area Residents Rally to Stop Dominion–NextEra Merger
WHAT: Rally opposing the Dominion–NextEra merger WHEN: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Harrison Museum of African American Culture, 2502 Melrose Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017 WHO: Local residents, community leaders, and members of the Stop NextEra coalition ROANOKE, VA — Roanoke-area residents will gather Thursday, September 24, ahead of Lt. Gov. Ghazala […]
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Virginia General Assembly Members Become “Ratepayer Champions” Against NextEra-Dominion Takeover
RICHMOND, VA — A dozen Virginia legislators have signed on as “Ratepayer Champions,” pledging to oppose NextEra Energy’s proposed $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy, protect constituents from power bill increases, and protect constituents from the impacts of data centers. The $67 billion deal would hand control of Dominion Energy to Florida-based NextEra. The State […]
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Dominion Pours Millions Into Virginia Politics as Commonwealth Weighs $67 Billion NextEra Acquisition
Dominion Spends $3.67 Million in Political Contributions in the Wake of Merger Announcement RICHMOND — A coalition of Virginia organizations today denounced Dominion Energy’s increased political spending as the Commonwealth weighs NextEra Energy’s proposed $67 billion acquisition of the company. Newly filed campaign finance reports show Dominion contributed $3.67 million during the latest reporting period […]
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NextEra Hiding Memo on Election Interference Scheme, Coalition Tells Attorney General to Act
Richmond, VA. — The Stop NextEra Coalition is calling on Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones to back Piedmont Environmental Council and Clean Virginia’s push to force NextEra Energy to hand over an internal memo tied to allegations of election interference, as the State Corporation Commission decides whether to approve NextEra’s proposed $67 billion takeover of […]
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Charlottesville-Area Residents Rally Against Dominion–NextEra Merger, Demand a Voice in Virginia’s Energy Future
Photos and videos from the rally can be found here. Charlottesville, VA—Charlottesville-area residents gathered Monday ahead of Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi’s Energy Costs Listening Tour stop to speak out against the proposed $67 billion Dominion Energy–NextEra merger and call for greater public accountability in decisions that will shape Virginia’s energy future. Organized by the Stop […]
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Charlottesville-Area Residents Rally Against Dominion–NextEra Merger, Demand a Voice in Virginia’s Energy Future
Richmond, VA -– Yesterday, the State Oversight Subcommittee of the Virginia Energy Commission convened at the General Assembly Building to receive expert testimony and public comment on the proposed merger of Dominion Energy and NextEra, the Florida-based energy conglomerate. Across the street, dozens of concerned ratepayers from across the Commonwealth, organized by the Stop NextEra […]
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General Assembly Passes Governor’s Budget, Averting Threat of Shutdown.
Richmond – Today, the General Assembly has approved a $205 billion budget proposal, following fourteen amendments by the Governor. This averted a government shutdown, which became an increasingly looming possibility during the tense months of negotiation preceding the special session. The most significant debate on the Governor’s amendments came around the Governor’s fifth amendment, which addressed […]
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Lawmakers Haven’t Found the Courage to Fully Invest in Virginians
Richmond – After a tense month of budget stalemate, cancelled convenings, public disagreements, and a growing concern that Virginia could face a government shut down, members of the General Assembly have approved a $205 billion budget proposal. It will now head to Governor Spanberger for a signature or amendments, which would have to be passed before […]
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Earle-Sears Brings Chaos, Conspiracies, and Confusion to Virginia’s Only Gubernatorial Debate
Norfolk, VA—Last night, Virginia gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears squared off at Norfolk State University for their first and only debate of the campaign. The hour-long debate was marked by constant interruptions by Lieutenant Governor Earle-Sears and even more baffling responses to the moderator’s questions. “Our community deserves a governor who takes the […]