01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed July 14, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Talen Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: TLN) reported on July 14, 2026, that it cleared 10,180 megawatts in the PJM Base Residual Auction for the 2028/2029 planning year.
The filing states that the cleared capacity was at a clearing price of $325a per megawatt-day across the PJM Interconnection, equating to approximately $1,208 million in capacity revenues for that planning year. The planning year runs from June 1, 2028 through May 31, 2029. The results are disclosed under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) through a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
The filing states that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company describes itself as owning and operating approximately 15.6 gigawatts of power infrastructure, including 2.2 gigawatts of nuclear power and a significant dispatchable fossil fleet, with generation principally located in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio, Indiana, and Montana.
The press release also positions Talen as serving the growing demand for reliable power from artificial intelligence data centers. Its forward-looking statements reference the integration of and anticipated benefits from the recent Cornerstone acquisition and the Freedom and Guernsey acquisitions.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Talen cleared 10,180 megawatts in the PJM Base Residual Auction for the 2028/2029 planning year.
- The clearing price was $325 per megawatt-day across the PJM Interconnection.
- The filing equates the auction result to approximately $1,208 million in capacity revenues for the 2028/2029 planning year.
- The planning year covers June 1, 2028 through May 31, 2029.
- Talen reports owning and operating approximately 15.6 gigawatts of power infrastructure, including 2.2 gigawatts of nuclear power.
- The results are furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) via Exhibit 99.1 and are not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
- The company highlights demand from artificial intelligence data centers as a driver for reliable power supply.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Talen Energy announce in this 8-K filing?
Talen announced results from the PJM Base Residual Auction for the 2028/2029 planning year, in which it cleared 10,180 megawatts at a clearing price of $325 per megawatt-day. The results are detailed in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
How much capacity revenue does the auction result represent?
The press release states that the cleared capacity equates to approximately $1,208 million in capacity revenues for the 2028/2029 planning year.
When does the 2028/2029 planning year take effect?
The planning year runs from June 1, 2028 through May 31, 2029.
What is Talen's generation portfolio?
Talen states it owns and operates approximately 15.6 gigawatts of power infrastructure in the United States, including 2.2 gigawatts of nuclear power and a significant dispatchable fossil fleet, principally located in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio, Indiana, and Montana.
Is the auction information considered filed with the SEC?
No. The filing states that the information under Item 7.01 and in Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, and is not incorporated by reference into Securities Act or Exchange Act filings.
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