Constellation Energy, FPL Group merger collapsed due to state politics, poor timing

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Some say politics ultimately killed the merger of Constellation Energy and Florida-based FPL Group.

Others say Constellation erred when it linked the unfavorable 72 percent consumer utility rate increase at subsidiary Baltimore Gas and Electric with the planned merger.

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