A Texas power project is expected to create an estimated 8,400 peak construction jobs

The U.S. Department of Commerce and South Korea are investing $22.3B in Project Star, a Texas energy infrastructure campus. Developed by Related Companies, NextEra Energy, and Lewis Energy, it will generate 6.47 GW of natural gas power, supporting a 5 GW data center and feeding excess energy to the grid. The project, part of a U.S.-Korea trade deal, aims to create jobs and strengthen energy independence.

NextEra Energy Resources, a unit of NextEra Energy, was chosen to develop a $22 billion energy infrastructure campus in Texas, partnering with Related Companies and Lewis Energy Group. The project, part of a U.S.-South Korea trade deal, will have 6.47 GW of natural gas capacity and create 8,400 jobs during construction. Initial operations could start by 2029.

Democratic lawmakers warned that the $67B NextEra Energy-Dominion Energy merger could raise U.S. electricity prices and reduce competition. They urged FERC to scrutinize the deal, citing concerns about market power and consumer costs. NextEra and Dominion plan to close the merger by late 2027, creating the world's largest regulated electric utility. The companies have pledged $2.25B in bill credits for Dominion customers.

Massachusetts and other New England states, except Vermont, are urging the Trump administration to block the merger of NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy. The combined company would control 100% of the region's nuclear energy and 25% of all energy in New England, raising concerns about market dominance and transparency.

Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy's $67B merger would form the largest U.S. regulated electric utility. Virginia customers will receive four years of bill credits and more low-income assistance, while South Carolina customers get two years. Virginia officials have pushed for more concessions, unlike South Carolina leaders. The South Carolina Public Service Commission will decide by January's end.

Dominion Energy (D) and NextEra Energy (NEE) seek regulatory approval for a merger, potentially impacting 10 million utility customers. The deal includes $2.25B in shareholder-funded bill credits for customers in VA, NC, and SC. SC residents are calling for similar benefits to those offered in VA, including monthly bill credits and job investments. The merger requires approval and is expected to close in late 2027.