SC utility regulators set January deadline for decision on Dominion, NextEra merger

South Carolina regulators are expected to make a decision inside of the next six months on whether to approve a utility mega merger.

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 998

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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COLUMBIA — South Carolina regulators are expected to make a decision within six months on whether to approve a utility mega merger valued at $67 billion.

The state Public Service Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a regulatory schedule proposed by Florida-based NextEra Energy and Virginia-headquartered Dominion Energy, setting a Jan. 29, 2027, deadline for a final determination on the merits of a merger and potential impacts on the 820,000 customers it serves across …

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