One of the most powerful politicians in Virginia has weighed in with sweeping concerns about NextEra Energy’s proposed takeover of Dominion Energy — and for House Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, there’s a cautionary tale in Virginia banking.

He said he wants to be sure:

  • that the merged companies would be fully committed to Virginia’s clean energy goals;
  • that residential ratepayers won’t be hit by higher power bills;
  • that Virginia jobs won’t be cut; and
  • that Richmond will be a co-headquarters of the merged companies.

Read the full story in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.