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On October 5, 2026, POWER Magazine awarded three GE Vernova-powered projects for energy efficiency and decarbonization. Vietnam’s Nhon Trach 3&4 plant won Plant of the Year and Top Gas Plant, Duke Energy’s DeBary facility earned the Hydrogen Award, and Dominion Energy’s Parr Station received the Reinvention Award. GE Vernova's technology was recognized for its role in advancing LNG-fired generation, hydrogen combustion, and power plant modernization.

Dominion Energy expanded its drone fleet by 100 units, using Skydio's docked drones for substation inspections. The utility repurposed linemen as remote drone pilots, saving 8-12 hours per event. Skydio CEO Adam Bry shared the news on X, highlighting the drones' autonomy and US-made technology. Dominion plans to increase dedicated pilots from 2 to 6-8 within 2-3 years.

Dominion Energy Inc. shares rose 1.11% to $63.56 on Friday, despite broader market declines. This marks the stock's third straight day of gains. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices fell 1.09% and 0.34%, respectively.

Virginia cities Alexandria and Arlington are engaging in the state's review of a proposed $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra Energy. The deal, if approved, would create the world's largest regulated electric utility, serving 10 million customers. Local officials are addressing concerns about electric bills, service reliability, jobs, and clean energy. The Virginia State Corporation Commission is accepting public comments and will make a final decision in early 2027.

NextEra Energy's $67B acquisition of Dominion Energy faces scrutiny in South Carolina. Lawmakers pressed for details on bill credits and jobs. The deal, requiring regulatory approvals, would create the world's largest regulated utility. NextEra offered $10/month credits for South Carolina customers for 2 years. The Public Service Commission will review the proposal, with a decision expected in early 2027.

NextEra Energy must report on a 2021 investigation into election influence allegations as part of its acquisition bid for Dominion Energy. Dominion faces scrutiny for underestimating fuel costs while seeking a 2% bill surcharge. Its Virginia utility revenue rose 30.5% in early 2026, but fuel costs increased faster. A formal review of the proposed merger between Dominion and NextEra began this week.

NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum defended a potential $67B merger with Dominion Energy at a Virginia Chamber of Commerce event. The deal includes $10 monthly bill credits, $100M for low-income assistance, and 1,000 new jobs. Dominion Energy's Ed Baine denied claims the merger would raise bills. The companies aim to finalize the deal in late 2024, pending regulatory approval.

Charleston is negotiating a new 20-year agreement with Dominion Energy South Carolina, with a 10-year extension option. The deal aims to streamline undergrounding power lines, addressing resident concerns about tree trimming. The city and Dominion each contribute $5.7M annually to the undergrounding fund. The agreement maintains current rates and fees, with Dominion paying 5% of gross revenue, totaling $11M-$14M yearly. City Council seeks more transparency before finalizing the deal.

The Virginia State Corporation Commission approved Dominion Energy's plan to securitize $922.1M in unrecovered fuel costs, collecting them over seven years instead of 12 months. The plan covers costs from June 2025 to July 2026. Critics argue it obscures the true cost of fossil-fuel power generation.

South Carolina regulators face a January deadline to decide on NextEra Energy's $67B offer to buy Dominion Energy, creating the world's largest regulated electric utility. Critics, citing NextEra's Florida operations, argue the deal could lead to higher customer bills and disconnections, as Florida Power & Light (NextEra's subsidiary) has secured above-average returns and high profit margins.