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AI’s power hunger is turning electric utilities into Wall Street growth stocks — and customers may pay the price
NextEra Energy is acquiring Dominion Energy for $66.8 billion, driven by rising demand for power from AI data centers rather than residential electricity needs. The merger reflects a trend of utility companies prioritizing corporate profits and Wall Street growth over public service, with potential cost implications for customers.
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