Exelon Corporation

2026-02-23 20:44:38

SWEPCO announced that Amazon will build a new data center in Northwest Louisiana, with all utility upgrades funded by Amazon, ensuring no additional costs for existing SWEPCO customers. This project is expected to enhance grid reliability and promote regional economic growth by bringing high-quality jobs and substantial tax revenue. SWEPCO has been actively modernizing its grid since 2025 in preparation for such developments, including extensive pole inspections and replacements.

2026-02-23 18:23:49

Erste Group upgraded NextEra Energy (NEE) to Buy from Hold after the company raised its long-term growth outlook, expecting 8% EPS growth through 2035 due to rising electricity demand. The analyst noted NextEra's strong financial performance with high ROE and operating margins compared to peers. Additionally, NextEra's board approved a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend, aligning with its plan for annual dividend growth.

2026-02-23 17:58:21

ComEd, a unit of Exelon, has announced "The Exelon Promise" to combat rising energy costs in northern Illinois. This initiative focuses on immediate customer relief, robust protections for customers against growing demand, and long-term solutions to address the root causes of high energy bills. Measures include a $10 million Customer Relief Fund, a Low-Income Discount program, Delivery Time-of-Day pricing, and implementation of Transmission Security Agreements to ensure large energy users cover their infrastructure costs.

2026-02-23 13:14:16

Exelon (EXC) shares increased by 6% in the past 30 days, trading near their 52-week high of $49, driven by stronger earnings, improved 2026 guidance, and increased institutional investment. The utility's $41.3 billion capital plan and projected 7.9% annual rate base growth indicate durable earnings expansion, making it appear undervalued with an implied upside of 22% to a target price of $59. Analyst sentiment has also improved, reinforcing confidence in the company's transmission-driven growth strategy.

2026-02-22 07:29:51

National Grid is launching an innovative "grid park" in Bedfordshire next year to efficiently connect renewable energy sources to the high voltage network. This first-of-its-kind design will allow three customers, including EDF Renewables UK's 50MW battery, to connect via a single supergrid transformer at the Sundon substation. This initiative aims to accelerate renewable power connections, support decarbonisation goals, and build on Sundon's historical significance in the UK's electricity supergrid development.

2026-02-21 09:40:08

This article explores the complex conflict between tribal sovereignty and the growing demand for nuclear energy in the context of the climate crisis, focusing on uranium mining in Arizona's Grand Canyon region. It highlights the environmental and cultural threats posed by mining to Indigenous communities' land and water resources, contrasting industry claims of improved safety with the historical injustices and ongoing concerns of tribes and environmental activists. The piece also discusses the recent designation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni- Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument and ongoing legal and protest efforts to halt mining operations.