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Constellation Energy Corp 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jul 14, 2026)

Filed July 14, 2026For Securities:CEG

Summary

Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) has announced positive results from the PJM capacity auction for the 2028-2029 planning year. All of the company's power plants within the PJM market successfully cleared the auction, securing capacity revenues for these future periods. This is a significant positive development as capacity revenues from nuclear units are a key component in the calculation for Production Tax Credits, potentially enhancing the company's tax benefits and overall profitability. The auction results will become effective on June 1, 2028, providing a clear revenue stream visibility for these assets over the specified planning year. Overall, the cleared capacity of 18,875 MW, comprising 15,700 MW of nuclear and 3,175 MW of fossil/other generation, indicates strong market demand for Constellation's generation fleet. The consistent capacity price of $325 per MW across various zones suggests a stable pricing environment within the PJM market for the relevant planning year. Investors should view these results as a confirmation of the reliability and value of Constellation's generation assets in meeting regional power needs.

Key Highlights

  • 1All Constellation Energy power plants in the PJM market cleared the 2028-2029 capacity auction.
  • 2Total cleared capacity is 18,875 MW, including 15,700 MW of nuclear and 3,175 MW of fossil/other generation.
  • 3The capacity price cleared at $325 per MW across all zones.
  • 4Auction results are effective for the planning year beginning June 1, 2028.
  • 5Capacity revenues from nuclear units are integral to the Production Tax Credit calculation.
  • 6Cleared capacity for generation assets held for sale was excluded from the reported volumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The PJM capacity auction is a market mechanism designed to ensure that there is sufficient electricity generation capacity available to meet projected peak demand in the PJM region. For Constellation Energy, clearing this auction means their power plants will receive payments for being available to supply power, providing a crucial and predictable revenue stream. This is particularly important for their nuclear assets, as these capacity revenues are factored into the calculation for Production Tax Credits, potentially boosting profitability.

The cleared capacity volumes and associated revenues from this PJM capacity auction will become effective for the planning year starting June 1, 2028, and will cover the 2028-2029 period.

Constellation Energy has secured a total of 18,875 MW of cleared capacity. This includes 15,700 MW from its nuclear power plants and 3,175 MW from its fossil and other generation assets across various PJM market zones.

No, the reported cleared capacity volumes specifically exclude generation assets that are held for sale. This means the reported figures represent the capacity from assets the company intends to retain and operate.