Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG) posts 17,950 MW cleared in PJM 2027-2028 capacity auction
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Constellation Energy Corporation reported the results of the PJM capacity auction for the 2027-2028 planning year. All of the company’s power plants located in the PJM market cleared in the auction, meaning they secured commitments to provide capacity when called upon. The auction results become effective on June 1, 2027.
The company’s cleared capacity totaled 17,950 MW across the PJM portfolio, consisting of 15,525 MW of nuclear capacity and 2,425 MW of fossil/other capacity. Key regional subtotals include 9,725 MW in COMED, 6,175 MW in EMAAC, 1,675 MW in MAAC, 350 MW in BGE and 25 MW in the broader RTO category. The table indicates a capacity price of 333 for each listed zone. Capacity revenues for nuclear units are included in the gross receipts calculation for the federal Production Tax Credit.
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All PJM plants cleared 17,950 MW for 2027-2028 at a uniform price.
Constellation Energy disclosed that every power plant it owns in the PJM market cleared in the 2027-2028 capacity auction, covering nuclear and fossil/other generation. Cleared capacity totals 17,950 MW across the PJM portfolio, with nuclear contributing 15,525 MW and fossil/other units 2,425 MW. This establishes commitments for the planning year starting on June 1, 2027.
By zone, the company cleared 9,725 MW in COMED, 6,175 MW in EMAAC, 1,675 MW in MAAC, 350 MW in BGE, and 25 MW in the broader RTO area, at a listed capacity price of 333 in each zone. The disclosure notes that capacity revenues for nuclear units feed into the gross receipts calculation for the Production Tax Credit, linking auction outcomes to federal tax incentives. Actual financial impact will depend on how these cleared volumes and prices flow through revenue and tax calculations in future periods.
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What did Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG) disclose in this 8-K?
Constellation Energy Corporation disclosed the results of the PJM capacity auction for the 2027-2028 planning year, stating that all of its power plants located in the PJM market cleared in the auction and that the results take effect on June 1, 2027.
How much capacity did CEG clear in the PJM 2027-2028 auction?
The company cleared a total of 17,950 MW of capacity in the PJM portfolio for the 2027-2028 auction, consisting of 15,525 MW of nuclear capacity and 2,425 MW of fossil/other capacity.
How are CEG's cleared PJM capacities distributed by zone?
Cleared capacity volumes by zone are: COMED 9,725 MW, EMAAC 6,175 MW, MAAC 1,675 MW, BGE 350 MW, and RTO 25 MW, based on ownership.
What capacity price did Constellation Energy report for the PJM 2027-2028 auction?
The disclosure shows a capacity price of 333 for each of the listed zones (COMED, EMAAC, MAAC, BGE, and RTO) in the 2027-2028 PJM capacity auction.
How do PJM capacity revenues affect Constellation Energy's nuclear Production Tax Credit?
The company stated that capacity revenues for nuclear units are included in the gross receipts calculation used for the federal Production Tax Credit, linking auction revenues to the tax benefit.
Which Constellation entities are covered by this PJM capacity disclosure?
The information is furnished by both Constellation Energy Corporation and Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, with each registrant responsible for information relating to itself.