NEXTERA ENERGY INC

Democratic lawmakers urged FERC to scrutinize and potentially block NextEra's proposed $67 billion acquisition of Dominion, saying the combined company could reduce competition, pass costs to ratepayers, defer grid upgrades and use transmission control to disadvantage rivals. The deal would create the largest regulated electric utility, serving about 10 million customers across four states; NextEra has proposed $2.25 billion in bill credits for two years, which lawmakers say may not guarantee consumer savings. The merger is expected to close in mid- to late‑2027 amid broader concerns over rising electricity costs for consumers. » Mais em cbsnews.com

NextEra Energy combines a regulated utility with a large renewables build‑out, planning $94 billion in spending through 2030 and pursuing an all‑stock acquisition of Dominion that faces regulatory scrutiny; its dividend yield is above 3% and the stock is broadly steady year‑to‑date. Constellation Energy, the largest U.S. nuclear operator and an independent power producer, has closer ties to hyperscalers and higher earnings projections but greater pricing volatility; its stock fell over 20% in 2026 after softer guidance and the costly Calpine takeover. Which stock is better depends on investor risk tolerance: NextEra for stability and income, Constellation for higher growth potential with more volatility. » Mais em finance.yahoo.com

NextEra Energy has secured initial financing of $3.3 billion through agreements with the US Commerce Department and the Japanese government to develop up to 10 GW of gas-fired generating capacity in Texas and Pennsylvania. The projects are a response to rising electricity demand from the expansion of AI data centers and were approved by President Donald Trump. Partial commissioning is planned by the end of 2028, with full completion scheduled for 2032. » Mais em de.investing.com