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NASDAQ:EXC 29 October 2025 - 1 January 2026

Utilities stocks today: NextEra’s $4 billion share-sale plan keeps XLU under pressure into 2026

Utilities stocks today: NextEra’s $4 billion share-sale plan keeps XLU under pressure into 2026

U.S. utilities fell in the year’s final session, with the XLU ETF down 0.6% after NextEra announced a $4 billion at-the-market equity program. Duke Energy filed for an early site permit for possible new nuclear construction in North Carolina. NextEra shares slipped 0.3%, Duke fell 0.4%, and Southern Co dropped 0.4%. Broader U.S. stocks also closed lower in thin trading.
1 January 2026
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Utilities Stocks Outlook for 2026: AI Data Center Demand, Rate Cuts, and the New Power-Grid Investment Cycle

Utilities Stocks Outlook for 2026: AI Data Center Demand, Rate Cuts, and the New Power-Grid Investment Cycle

U.S. electricity demand is projected to hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, driven by AI and data centers, according to the EIA. PJM capacity auction prices reached $333.44 per megawatt-day, with supply falling short by 6,600 MW. Georgia regulators approved a $16.3 billion plan for Georgia Power to boost capacity by 50% to meet data center needs.
20 December 2025
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Pennsylvania Electric Bills Jump After December 1 Rate Hikes: How Much PECO, PPL and Other Utilities Now Charge

Pennsylvania Electric Bills Jump After December 1 Rate Hikes: How Much PECO, PPL and Other Utilities Now Charge

Electric rates rose across Pennsylvania on December 1, with PECO, PPL, Duquesne Light, and West Penn Power all increasing default supply charges. Duquesne Light customers in the Pittsburgh area face a 10.6% hike, while PECO customers in Philadelphia see a 6% rise. State regulators cite higher wholesale and capacity costs, increased demand from data centers and electric heating, and plant retirements.
2 December 2025
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PECO Pumps $10K Grants into Parks & $12K to Heroes – Energy Stocks Rally?

PECO Pumps $10K Grants into Parks & $12K to Heroes – Energy Stocks Rally?

PECO opened applications Oct. 29 for its 2025–26 Green Region Open Space grants, offering up to $10,000 to nonprofits for local green projects; applications close Nov. 7. On Oct. 28, PECO awarded $12,000 in grants to five first responder groups. Parent Exelon last traded near $48, close to a 52-week high. Utilities like Dominion and DTE are also rising as data centers and renewables drive demand.
29 October 2025
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