Dominion Energy, NextEra seek to merge, creating world’s largest electric utility

NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy, which could bring South Carolina customers under the umbrella of one of the largest power company in the United States. (File photo by Dana DiFilippo/New Jersey Monitor)

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 624

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy, which could bring South Carolina customers under the umbrella of one of the largest power companies in the United States.

The combined company would become the world’s largest regulated electric utility with about 10 million customers and 110 gigawatts worth of power on its system, executives said in a joint statement. And they have another 130 gigawatts worth of demand from large energy users in their pipeline.

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