Bagot’s Merger Role Sparks Scrutiny | Richmond News

Virginia’s top energy regulator, Kelsey Bagot, is under fire for staying on the case overseeing a potential Dominion Energy-NextEra merger—despite having worked as a senior attorney for NextEra just months before joining the state commission. Bagot argues she doesn’t need to recuse herself, citing past precedent, while a Dominion ratepayer has petitioned to disqualify her and halt proceedings. Though she recused herself from a separate NextEra project, critics—including Senator Russet Perry—say her prior ties demand stepping aside, warning it could cause a deadlock. Governor’s office backs the commissioners’ integrity, but Perry vows to push for Bagot’s removal, questioning whether her impartiality can truly be assured. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ae14756af317a35