License Renewal

Supporting Emission‑Free Energy Into the Future

At Constellation, we are committed to producing clean, safe and reliable energy for American homes and businesses for decades to come. To continue providing clean energy as demand grows, we submitted license renewal applications and received extension approvals from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for several of our generation sites, helping ensure emission-free energy is available for our current and future customers.

NRC License Renewals for Nuclear Energy Sites

Nuclear energy plants in the United States are licensed to operate for 40 years. This term is based on the amortization period used by electric utility companies for capital investments rather than safety, technical or environmental issues. The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 permits nuclear plants to submit applications to renew their operating licenses.

Many of our nuclear generation facilities have already completed license renewals, supporting decades of zero-carbon power generation and contributing to a cleaner energy future.

FERC License Renewals for Non-Nuclear Energy Sites

Preserving our virtually emissions-free generating capacity and electrical output is important for the nation's environmental goals and for supporting businesses, education and other public services in local communities. FERC licenses are typically issued for a period of 30 to 50 years, helping ensure long-term, reliable service from these facilities.