Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger plans to seek formal intervenor status in the regulatory review of NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy. The move would give her administration a direct role in scrutinising a deal that could reshape the state’s electricity system, with implications for household bills, jobs and future energy investment.

The all-stock transaction is valued at about $67 billion and would create the world’s largest regulated electricity company. Spanberger said her priorities are sustained energy-cost savings, protection for Virginia workers and a reliable energy future; if admitted to the case, her administration could request information and examine witnesses before State Corporation Commission hearings expected to begin on 5 November. The companies said they welcomed her participation and shared those priorities, while maintaining that the merger would benefit customers.