NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy announce they will merge, combining the two companies into what they describe as the largest regulated electric utility in the United States. The deal is presented as an agreement in which the merged company would operate under the NextEra name, according to outlets covering the announcement. Multiple reports note the merger is tied to shifting electricity demand and broader industry pressures, including rising power costs and growth in electricity-hungry sectors such as data centers. Other coverage highlights that the companies are major players in renewable generation and that the combination would consolidate offshore wind and other clean-energy development capabilities. Inside Climate News adds that the proposed merger would concentrate ownership of large offshore wind activity under the same parent company that already leads in renewables and battery storage development. Several sources emphasize that the merger is contingent on approval from state and federal regulators. No final outcome is reported, but the announcement sets up a regulatory review process that will determine whether the companies can complete the transaction.