AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPower Deal: NextEra Energy says it will buy Dominion Energy in a roughly $67B all-stock merger, creating a massive regulated utility serving about 10 million customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina—with NextEra holding about 74.5% and Dominion 25.5%. The companies pitch AI-driven data center demand as the reason electricity buildout can’t wait, and they’re promising bill credits for customers after closing. Fed Watch: The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, setting up a new fight over how fast rates should move as inflation pressure and the Iran-related energy shock linger. Workforce & Industry: TextileREADY launches in the Triangle and Gaston area, pairing N.C. State’s Wilson College of Textiles with Gaston College to train workers for the evolving textile and advanced materials sector. Local Governance: Halifax County’s Junior County Commissioners wrapped their first year with a completion ceremony. Business/Tech: Enel agreed to buy a 270MW U.S. solar portfolio, including projects in NC.
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