How to Participate in the Dominion-NextEra Merger Case

Customers can submit comments, attend public hearings and weigh in on proposed utility bill credits.

COLUMBIA – South Carolina customers have several opportunities to share their opinions on a proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy, including upcoming public hearings before the Public Service Commission of South Carolina.

On July 15, Dominion Energy South Carolina, Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy filed a joint petition seeking regulatory approval for the proposed business combination. If approved, Dominion Energy South Carolina (DESC) would become an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy.

The companies are seeking approval from regulatory agencies in South Carolina and other jurisdictions, including Virginia, North Carolina and federal regulators. If all necessary approvals are received, the companies anticipate completing the merger in the second half of 2027.

Proposed Customer Bill Credits

Under the joint petition, the companies propose providing electric and natural gas customers with bill credits over a two-year period following the merger’s closing.

The proposed credits would be based on South Carolina’s share of the companies’ total electric energy sales in 2025. Individual customer credits would be calculated using historical consumption.

For residential electric customers, the plan is designed to provide an average credit of approximately $10 per month over the two-year period. Actual credits would vary according to individual electricity usage and appear as a separate line item on monthly bills.

Natural gas customers would receive a single bill credit, calculated twice over the two-year period following the merger’s closing. The credit would appear as a separate line item on their gas bills.

The merger and proposed credits remain subject to regulatory review and approval.

The complete proposal is available through the Public Service Commission’s case documents.

Upcoming Public Hearings

The Public Service Commission has scheduled several opportunities for customers to comment on the proposed merger.

Upcoming hearings include:

Nov. 5 at 6 p.m.: Aiken County Government Center, County Council Chambers, 1930 University Parkway, third floor, Aiken.
Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.: Lonnie Hamilton III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridgeview Drive, second floor, North Charleston.
Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.: South Carolina Department of Archives and History auditorium, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia.
Dec. 8: Public Service Commission hearing room, 101 Executive Center Drive, Columbia. Customer comment sessions are scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 9 p.m.

Customers who wish to speak at the Nov. 17 Columbia hearing must preregister by Nov. 12. Those wishing to participate in the Dec. 8 Columbia hearings must preregister by Dec. 3.

The Dec. 8 hearing will include a morning session and an evening session. The evening session will conclude when all preregistered customers and other customers in attendance have had an opportunity to testify or at 9 p.m., whichever comes first.

Additional hearings may be scheduled as necessary. Customers should consult the Public Service Commission’s hearing calendar for updates.