Virginians Wonder About Impact of Proposed Dominion-NextEra Merger

Early July brought 100-plus-degree temperatures to large swaths of Virginia, forcing most of the commonwealth’s air conditioners to whir all day and night.

Temperatures may hit 100 degrees again this week.

But staying comfortable costs more this summer: Dominion Energy announced that, starting this month, it will add an $8-per-month charge to every domestic customer’s...