Janet Mills joins growing chorus opposing major utility merger

MAINE PUBLIC • August 19, 2026

Gov. Janet Mills joined officials from four other New England states in opposing a major acquisition in the electricity industry that the governors suggest could impact rates and infrastructure improvements. The proposed merger of Florida-based NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy, which is headquartered in Virginia, would reportedly create the world’s largest regulated electric utility. The proposal is being reviewed by federal regulators. But in a joint statement released Tuesday, five governors said the deal would “concentrate an unprecedented amount of leverage in NextEra,” with potential ramifications for ratepayers.