Category: U.S. Energy News

NextEra Energy is possibly in Discussions to Acquire Dominion Energy: What does this mean for Consumers and Investors?

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In a development that could reshape the U.S. utility landscape, Florida-based NextEra Energy Inc. is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Virginia-based Dominion Energy Inc. in a deal structured primarily as a stock transaction. According to sources familiar with the matter, a formal announcement could come as early as Monday, May 18, 2026, though the […]

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CNN Reports Gas System Hacked: Suspected Iranian Cyber Intrusions Target U.S. Gas Station Fuel Tank Monitors

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In a developing story that underscores the growing cyber vulnerabilities in America’s energy infrastructure, CNN reported on May 15, 2026, that hackers have breached systems monitoring underground fuel storage tanks at gas stations across multiple U.S. states. U.S. officials suspect Iranian actors are responsible, though definitive attribution remains elusive due to a lack of forensic […]

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AI Buildout Drives 76% Power Bill Jump on Largest US Grid – But Is AI the only Reason for Higher Prices?

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Power prices on the largest electric grid in the United States — PJM Interconnection, which serves 13 states and the District of Columbia — jumped a staggering 76% in the first quarter of 2026. Wholesale power averaged $136.53 per megawatt-hour (MWh), up from $77.78/MWh in the same period of 2025, according to the grid’s independent […]

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