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NRC Renews Operating Licenses for Constellation's Nuclear Reactors at Clinton and Dresden Facilities

LCG, December 16, 2025--The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced today that it has renewed the operating licenses of Constellation LLC’s Clinton Unit 1 in Clinton, Illinois, and Dresden Units 2 and 3, near Morris, Illinois, for an additional 20 years beyond the current expiration dates. The combined capacity of these three, Illinois-based nuclear units is 2,925 MW, and the operating license extension will enable the units to generate carbon-free power through about 2050.

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ERCOT Announces Organizational Changes to Promote Grid Reliability, Rapid Demand Growth, and Innovation

LCG, December 12, 2025--Today, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) announced strategic organizational changes designed to accelerate innovation, strengthen grid reliability, and support the unprecedented growth in the demand for electricity across Texas. To meet these objectives, ERCOT created two new organizations: Interconnection and Grid Analysis, and Enterprise Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The two organizations will formally launch in January 2026.

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Newsmakers

EnergyOnlines weekly wrapup of the goings and comings of key people in the energy industries.

Debra L. Lee, president and chief operating officer of BET Holdings II Inc., has been elected a director of Washington Gas Light Co. BET is a multi-media firm that owns and operates Black Entertainment Television, and other assets.

Nancy Morovich has been named vice president for investor relations by Entergy Corp., replacing E. Renae Conley, who was recently named president and chief executive of Entergy Louisiana. Morovich most recently was chief financial officer for utility operations.

Joseph M. Russo has joined Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. as vice president for public affairs and corporate communications. He was most recently vice president for corporate affairs with The Hertz Corp., a subsidiary of Ford Motor Co.

Clark C. Smith has been named president of El Paso Merchant Energy Co., the energy sales, trading, and risk management unit of El Paso Energy Corp. He replaces Greg G. Jenkins, who has become president and chief executive of El Pasos telephone business.

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