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South Carolina’s Rushed Utility Merger | Charleston News
South Carolina’s Public Service Commission is racing to approve a $67 billion utility merger between NextEra and Dominion Energy—set for a six-month deadline critics say is dangerously fast, risking consumer harm. While lawmakers push for speed, Virginia officials advocate for consumer protection, and environmental groups warn the deal could fuel costly, water-intensive data center expansion without safeguards. With potential rate hikes and regulatory roadblocks looming, the rush to merge may leave ratepayers footing the bill for risky infrastructure—and future legislation harder to pass…
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