Data center politics shape Virginia scrutiny of NextEra-Dominion deal
News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·VA·8/7/2026
The political landscape surrounding data centers in Virginia is influencing the scrutiny of a proposed deal between energy companies NextEra and Dominion. This indicates that data center development and its associated politics are playing a significant role in state-level regulatory decisions concerning energy infrastructure.
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Data center politics shape Virginia scrutiny of NextEra-Dominion deal E&E News by POLITICO