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Alexandria and Arlington officials are seeking additional customer protections and clean energy commitments from Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy as part of their proposed $66.8 billion merger. The merger, under review by Virginia's State Corporation Commission, would create the world's largest regulated utility. Localities are concerned about potential rate hikes, service impacts, and climate commitments, while the companies have proposed incentives like bill credits and job creation.

A former Florida regulator warns South Carolina about NextEra Energy's $67B offer for Dominion Energy, citing high profits and customer disconnections in Florida. Florida Power & Light, a NextEra subsidiary, has a 27% profit margin, above the national average, and disconnected 2.1M customers in 2024. The author argues the merger could harm South Carolina customers, as NextEra has faced regulatory rejections in other states.

Virginia regulators' staff recommended denying the NextEra-Dominion merger as submitted. NextEra, which expects the deal to close in 2H 2027, has faced opposition over affordability, clean-energy compliance, and customer protections. The SCC staff cited financial risks and recommended against credits for data centers. NextEra has revised its offer to address concerns, but enforceability of commitments remains a key issue.

MISO selected a consortium led by Ameren's ATXI and NextEra Energy's GridLiance Heartland, along with Dairyland Power Cooperative, to develop a $1.2B Iowa transmission project. The companies announced the selection post-market Thursday.

MISO selected a consortium of Ameren Transmission (AEE subsidiary), GridLiance (NextEra subsidiary), and Dairyland to build a $1.23B Iowa transmission project. The 765-kV line will span 187 miles, with in-service dates in 2032 and 2034. Ownership stakes are 42.5% each for Ameren and GridLiance, 15% for Dairyland.

NextEra Energy (NEE) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.6232 per share, yielding 3.04%. The company reported better-than-expected Q3 earnings and reaffirmed its 2026 EPS guidance of $3.92 to $4.02. NEE's GF Score is 78/100, with strong valuation and growth metrics but weak financial strength. Insiders and gurus show mixed activity.