WEC Energy Group (WEC) offers regulated utility stability with a proven rate-base growth engine, multi-year capex plan, and consistent dividend increases. This analysis covers the rate-base model, interest-rate sensitivity, data-center demand tailwinds, and how WEC compares to peers like NEE and SO.
NiSource (NI) runs regulated gas and electric utilities across the U.S. Midwest. This 2026 analysis covers coal retirement CapEx, Indiana data center load growth, dividend track record, and how NI compares to peer utilities AEE, WEC, and ATO for dividend investors.
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) 2026 investment outlook — Virginia data center load growth, CVOW offshore wind execution risk, rate-base expansion strategy, and how rising rates affect utility valuations.
American Electric Power (AEP) 2026 analysis: US largest transmission network, data center load growth across 11 states, rate base expansion strategy, dividend track record, and key risks for investors.
Southern Company (SO) 2026 analysis: regulated utility moat in the US Southeast, Vogtle Units 3&4 nuclear assets, AI data center electricity demand boom, 20+ year dividend growth record, and rate-sensitive return framework for US investors.