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NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) and Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D) announced on September 14, 2026, a proposed benefits package related to their combination. The companies stated the package is designed to address feedback from policymakers and stakeholders in Virginia. The filing indicates the proposal aims to provide long-term residential bill relief, create new jobs, and accelerate clean energy development in the Commonwealth.

According to the documents, the companies propose to double the duration of shareholder-funded residential bill credits from two years to four years. The proposal includes a $10 monthly credit for four years. The companies said this change involves redirecting the portion of credits that would otherwise go to data centers. They also stated they would expand EnergyShare, a low-income financial assistance program, by $100 million through 2038. The filing notes the companies intend to hold customers harmless from merger costs.

The proposal addresses data center costs. The companies said they support efforts by the State Corporation Commission, the General Assembly, and the governor to protect residential and small business customers from costs associated with serving data centers. The filing states the companies will work with these entities to build on existing regulatory provisions.

Regarding employment, the companies proposed maintaining current employee headcount levels in Virginia for five years. They stated they would bring 1,000 new direct jobs to the Commonwealth. The proposal includes building a new shareholder-funded co-headquarters tower for the combined company in downtown Richmond. The filing mentions this tower would support 600 new NextEra Energy jobs in Virginia, existing Dominion Energy jobs, and future growth.

The companies cited operational efficiency as a driver for long-term affordability. They referenced Florida Power & Light Company as a model, stating it delivers typical residential bills more than 37% below the national average and reliability more than 60% better than the national average. The filing indicates the Virginia State Corporation Commission will conduct biennial reviews to establish rates.

NextEra Energy, Inc. is a major utility company headquartered in Florida. It is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy. The company operates through its subsidiaries, including Florida Power & Light Company and NextEra Energy Resources. The proposed combination with Dominion Energy would create a larger utility presence in the Southeast.

The announcement includes investments in workforce development. The companies proposed a $100 million workforce development fund and a Virginia Supplier Program with up to a $1 billion annual commitment over five years. They also mentioned a new annual global energy summit in Virginia.

The filing states the companies will keep the name Dominion Energy Virginia local. It says the proposal preserves local leadership, the employee workforce, and accountability to the State Corporation Commission. The companies stated they are accelerating solar, storage, and other resources in Virginia to support the Virginia Clean Economy Act.

Investors monitor merger benefits packages as they can influence regulatory approval and public sentiment. The proposal outlines specific financial commitments and operational changes that would apply if the combination proceeds. The companies stated the package positions Virginia as a global energy leader by leveraging combined scale to buy, build, finance, and operate more efficiently.

The filing is dated September 14, 2026. The announcement was made from Juno Beach, Florida, and Richmond, Virginia. John Ketchum, chairman, president, and CEO of NextEra Energy, commented on the proposal in the filing. He stated the package is a Virginia-first approach that starts with customers.

The documents provided are exhibits to an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing includes press releases and conceptual renderings of the proposed headquarters. The companies stated all aspects depicted are conceptual and subject to change.

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