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Constellation to seek license extensions for two Illinois nuke plants

Constellation said it plans to ask the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to extend the operating licenses of its Clinton and Dresden nuclear plants in Illinois by an additional 20 years.

If approved by the NRC, Clinton could operate until 2047 and Dresden could operate until 2049 (Unit 2) and 2051 (Unit 3).

The move marks a reversal in fortune for both power plants, which less than 18 months ago were on a road to early retirement due to unfavorable economics.

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