Vistra and Meta have forged long-term power purchase agreements designed to support over 2,600 megawatts of carbon-free nuclear capacity in the PJM region. This unprecedented collaboration backs innovative “uprates”—or equipment upgrades—boosting three nuclear plants’ output and helping both firms advance clean energy goals.

Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Unit 1 recently commenced its scheduled refueling and maintenance outage following a 521-day stretch of operation. During that period, it generated over 13.2 billion kilowatt-hours of carbon-free electricity, reflecting the Tennessee Valley Authority’s commitment to cleaner energy.

A North Dakota interim legislative committee has selected Nucleon Energy, a Canadian development company, to plan the state’s path toward a nuclear-powered future. This decision signals a strategic shift in energy development and points to the region’s interest in exploring alternative technologies.