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NextEra and Dominion say they will merge, creating utility giant

The Hill · May 18, 2026, 3:03 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The merger would create the world s largest regulated electric utility, the companies said in a press release.
  • The move comes as electricity prices have been on the rise — up an average of 6.1 percent year-over-year in April across the country.
  • In a statement, Next Era chairman, president and CEO John Ketchum cited the need to scale as electricity demand grows.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

The merger would create the world s largest regulated electric utility, the companies said in a press release.

The move comes as electricity prices have been on the rise — up an average of 6.1 percent year-over-year in April across the country.

In a statement, Next Era chairman, president and CEO John Ketchum cited the need to scale as electricity demand grows.

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