AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUtility Merger: NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy just announced a $67B, all-stock deal to create the world’s largest regulated electric utility—serving about 10 million customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with more than 80% of operations regulated and a proposed $2.25B in bill credits for Dominion customers over two years post-close. Local Infrastructure: The FAA is moving to replace aging air traffic control towers, including a new tower planned for Charleston, as part of a $750M modernization push. Heat Preparedness: South Carolina kicks off Heat Safety Week with warnings that dangerous heat can hit earlier than expected and still harm people even before official advisories. Coastal Resilience: Charleston approved about $3.7M for the next design phase of its Battery Extension, aimed at reducing hurricane storm surge and “sunny day” tidal flooding. Education & Culture: SCETV’s “Curiosity Trek!” returns for season 3 on May 19, mixing prehistoric wildlife stories with South Carolina aviation history. Consumer Watch: The S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs shared practical tips to save at the pump as gas prices stay volatile.
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