The U.S. has entered a strategic partnership to pursue construction of at least $80 billion worth of Westinghouse nuclear reactors nationwide.

Santee Cooper is entering final negotiations with Brookfield Asset Management over two partially built nuclear reactors left in limbo for the past eight years.

Duke Energy reported earnings of $1.25/share for the second quarter, and its CEO told analysts the company also came out ahead with state and federal legislation.

FERC ruled that it will deem companies it regulates as affiliates if one nominates its own members, investors or employees to another’s board of directors.