Lt. Governor Hashmi's
Energy Costs Listening Tour
Community Conversations on the Dominion–NextEra Takeover and Your Utility Bills
Inform, Engage, Listen
The Energy Costs Listening Tour was a series of community conversations hosted by Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi that brought together local elected officials, energy experts, community voices, and Virginians to discuss the proposed Dominion–NextEra takeover, rising energy costs, and the potential long-term risks of the transaction for Virginia ratepayers.
The proposed $67 billion takeover would reshape Virginia's electric system for decades to come. Throughout the review process, Lt. Gov. Hashmi raised questions about the potential impact of the transaction on Virginia ratepayers and called for greater scrutiny, transparency, and public input.
Each event was designed to inform, engage, and listen. Attendees heard from elected officials and subject matter experts, asked questions, and shared their own experiences with rising energy costs and concerns about the proposed takeover. These conversations helped ensure Virginians had a voice in the process and informed Lt. Gov. Hashmi's conclusion that the proposed takeover is not in the best interest of Virginians and should not be approved.
Tour Recap
Loudoun, VA
September 2, 2026
Take Action
Attend a Public Hearing
Make your voice heard on the proposed Dominion-NextEra takeover. Attend a public hearing and share directly with the Commission what rising energy costs mean for you, your family, and your community, and what this takeover could mean for your future.
Register to Testify as a Public Witness
The SCC needs to hear directly from Virginians who will live with the consequences of this takeover. Register to testify as a public witness and tell the Commission why the proposed Dominion-NextEra takeover should not be approved.
Submit a Comment to the State Corporation Commission
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) is the independent state agency responsible for reviewing NextEra's proposed takeover of Dominion Energy and deciding whether it is in the public interest.
As part of its review, the SCC accepts comments from members of the public. Your comments become part of the official case record and help ensure the Commission hears directly from the Virginians who could be affected by this decision.
Whether you're concerned about rising utility bills, reliability, local communities, or Virginia's energy future, your voice matters.