US / Illinois Takes Key Step Towards Lifting Ban On New Nuclear
Projects could include large-scale reactors and SMRs
Braidwood
US / Constellation To Invest $800 Million In Braidwood And Byron Nuclear Station Uprates
Reactors among those to benefit from recent legislation
Illinois Legislation / Exelon Prepares To Refuel Byron And Dresden As Energy Bill Is Approved By Senate
Reactors were facing revenue shortfalls because of widely acknowledged flaws in regional energy markets
US Shutdowns / Illinois House Approves Energy Bill As Deadline Approaches For Byron Reactor Closures
Senate will now meet on Monday to discuss proposals
US Shutdowns / Illinois House Set To Consider Crucial Energy Bill That Could Keep Reactors Operating
Exelon says if legislation is not passed, first two units will close next week
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