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February 1, 2026

James A. FitzPatrick nuclear plant

Constellation Energy
N.Y. Extends ZEC Nuclear Subsidies to 2049
The four aging reactors and their 3.36 GW of output are considered an indispensable part of New York’s power portfolio and decarbonization strategy.
Constellation Energy
Aging, Expensive N.Y. Nuclear Plants a Bargain, Report Finds
A new report estimates keeping New York’s aging commercial nuclear reactors running through 2050 would result in $50 billion in energy savings.
Constellation Energy
N.Y. Makes Case for Extending Nuclear Subsidies to 2049
The Department of Public Service proposes the state extend its subsidy program for its commercial nuclear facilities from 2029 to 2049 to help ensure the operators of America’s two oldest reactors seeks to relicense them. 
FERC Denies Rehearing on NY Nuke Market Rates
FERC denied a challenge to its order granting market-based rate authority to Exelon’s FitzPatrick nuclear plant and approved the sale of Empire Generating.
FERC Denies Rehearing on FitzPatrick Nuclear Plant Sale
FERC denied Public Citizen’s request for rehearing on Entergy’s sale of the James A. FitzPatrick nuclear plant in New York to Exelon.
FERC Approves FitzPatrick Sale to Exelon
FERC approved the Exelon acquisition of the troubled FitzPatrick nuclear plant, rejecting a protest that its review should have included the impact of ZECs.
NY Regulators Approve FitzPatrick Sale
The New York Public Service Commission approved Entergy’s sale of the FitzPatrick nuclear plant to Exelon, needed to prevent the plant’s imminent closure.
Public Citizen Challenges NY Nuclear Subsidy, FitzPatrick Sale
Public Citizen protested Entergy’s proposed sale of the FitzPatrick nuclear power plant to Exelon, saying the companies' FERC application failed to include information about the state subsidy that makes the transaction possible.
UPDATED: New York Legislators Question Nuclear Subsidy
Five New York City-area legislators wrote to the Public Service Commission questioning the ratepayer-funded nuclear power plant subsidy.
UPDATED: FitzPatrick Sale Filed with New York Regulators
Entergy and Exelon filed a petition with New York regulators Monday seeking approval of Exelon’s purchase of the James A. FitzPatrick nuclear plant.

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