South Carolina Commission on Consumer Affairs Seeks Clarification on NextEra-Dominion Deal

The South Carolina Commission on Consumer Affairs (SCC) announced it has questions about the proposed NextEra-Dominion transaction. The statement was reported by the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The SCC said it is reviewing the details of the deal. Officials indicated that the inquiry concerns how the transaction may affect consumers. The commission plans to request additional information from the companies. NextEra and Dominion have not yet responded publicly to the SCC’s queries. The review could influence the approval timeline for the deal. Stakeholders are watching for any regulatory conditions that may be imposed.