February 1, 2025

Nuclear Power

CEO Crane: Exelon Studying Distributed Generation, is Looking to Adapt
Exelon CEO Christopher Crane provided insight into the struggles of the firm’s nuclear power plants during two days of testimony before the D.C. PSC on the acquisition of Pepco.
Exelon-Backed Bill Proposes Surcharge to Fund Illinois Nukes
Exelon’s year-long lobbying campaign has won bipartisan backing for a bill that would charge Illinois electricity users a fee to ensure continued operation of three nuclear generators that the company says are unprofitable.
PJM TEAC Briefs
A round-up of news from the PJM Transmission Expansion Advisory Committee (PJM TEAC) on Feb. 12, 2015.
Ginna Nuclear Plant Wins Contract to Keep Operating
The owner of the R.E. Ginna nuclear plant announced an agreement with Rochester Gas & Electric that will keep the plant operating for more than three years.
Ginna Negotiators Given 3 More Weeks to Make Deal
Negotiators trying to keep the Ginna nuclear power plant in New York financially viable have been given a three-week extension by state regulators.
Exelon
No Quick Action Seen on Report’s Options to Save Illinois Nukes
Illinois legislative leaders haven’t decided on their next move following a report that offered options for aiding the finances of Exelon Nuclear's power plants.
Illinois Considering Carbon Tax, Cap-and-Trade to Save Exelon Nukes
Illinois officials last week offered a list of options for keeping Exelon’s nuclear plants running, including a carbon tax and a cap-and-trade program.
Vermont Yankee Retirement Leaves ISO-NE More Dependent on Gas
Entergy powered down the Vermont Yankee nuclear station for the final time last week, leaving ISO-NE even more dependent on natural gas.
GOP Election Victories Unlikely to Thwart EPA Carbon Plan
Republicans threatened to blunt the Obama administration’s proposed carbon emissions rule after taking control of Congress in last week's elections.
SCC: Dominion IRP Lacks Analysis of Nuclear Plans
Virginia State Corporation Commission staff wants Dominion Virginia Power to conduct a risk analysis comparing reliance on natural gas-fired generation and constructing a third unit at its North Anna nuclear plant.

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