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electric utilities
Coverage of electric utilities in the Nexus archive.
- Washington coal plant produces no power but plenty of costs. Who pays?
A coal-burning power plant in Washington state is not producing power but remains costly, leading electric utilities in the Pacific Northwest to express frustration over potential customer liability for its expenses. The dispute is linked to the Trump administration's ongoing efforts.
- 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.