AIFortuneabout 5 hours ago
AI demand drives utility mergers, may raise rates
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NextEra Energy agreed to buy Dominion Energy for $66.8 billion in May 2026, forming the largest U.S. electric utility. The merger is driven by surging power demand from AI data centers, not residential use. Customers may face higher electricity costs as utilities pursue corporate profit growth.
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