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Dominion operates the Saluda Hydroelectric Project in Columbia. NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy announced a merger agreement that would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility company. (Photo/Dominion Energy)
May 19, 2026

NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion Energy

NextEra Energy will acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal creating the world’s larg-est regulated electric utility company.

John Frick has been named president and CEO of the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, succeeding into the role after more than two decades in public policy leadership. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Apr 7, 2026

Electric Cooperatives of SC names John Frick CEO

  The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina Inc. has named its longtime government relations chief, John Frick, as the association’s next president and CEO. In a corresponding move, General Counsel […]

Duke Energy has received approval to build a natural gas power plant in Anderson County to support South Carolina’s growing energy demand. (Rendering/Duke Energy)
Mar 27, 2026

Duke Energy secures approved for Anderson County gas plant

Duke Energy wins approval for a natural gas plant in Anderson County that the company says will support growth, create jobs and strengthen the energy supply.