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Gov. and Attorney General Intervene in Utility Merger
Merger Would Create One of the World’s Largest Utility Companies, Consolidate All New England Nuclear Power Under One Company
On August 18, 2026 Gov. Lamont and Attorney General Tong announced they were intervening in the FERC docket reviewing the proposed merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy over concerns that it would place control of all of New England’s nuclear power under one corporate parent.
“Connecticut families and businesses are getting crushed by surging energy costs,” Attorney General Tong said. “The last thing we need is consolidated corporate control over the core of Connecticut’s energy supply. I cannot support this merger. The Office of the Attorney General has intervened in this proceeding and is weighing all legal options to protect Connecticut’s access to affordable, clean, reliable energy.”
