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A block shows the thickness of the reactors at the nuclear-powered Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Waynesboro, Georgia, August 13, 2024. (REUTERS/Megan Varner/File Photo)
Jul 2, 2026

US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiation

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposes eliminating the ALARA radiation standard to speed new reactor development, sparking concerns.

At Constellation's nuclear power plant on Three Mile Island, called the Crane Clean Energy Center, near Middletown, Pennsylvania, the cooling towers are reflected in the Susquehanna River at sunrise on June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
Nov 20, 2025

Constellation Energy gets $1B loan for Three Mile Island reopening

Baltimore-based Constellation Energy secured a $1 billion loan to help finance the reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant.

Apr 14, 2015

NRC inspects Md. nuclear reactors after D.C. power outage

Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspectors are visiting the Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant to probe the unplanned shutdown of both reactors.

Sep 6, 2013

1 of 2 reactors at Calvert Cliffs power plant shuts down

LUSBY — Constellation Energy Nuclear Group says it has shut down one of two nuclear reactors at its Calvert Cliffs power plant after a malfunction during testing. Plant spokesman Kory […]

Aug 31, 2012

NRC denies license for third reactor in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission can’t issue a license to a French company to build a new nuclear power plant in Maryland as long as the company is completely […]

Aug 14, 2012

1 of 2 Calvert Cliffs nuclear reactors shut down

LUSBY — Constellation Energy Nuclear Group says it has shut down one of two reactors at its Calvert Cliffs plant in southern Maryland after a malfunction caused a drop in […]

Feb 16, 2012

Nuclear Regulatory Commission approves Constellation-Exelon deal

Exelon’s proposed takeover of Constellation Energy crossed another hurdle Thursday when the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the $7.9 billion deal. Constellation’s nuclear division, the Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, is licensed […]

Feb 9, 2012

NRC approves first new nuclear plant in three decades

WASHINGTON — The nation’s first new nuclear power plant in a generation won approval Thursday as federal regulators voted to grant a license for two new reactors in Georgia. The […]

Jan 26, 2012

Developer wants $41M PILOT to lure Exelon to the harbor

As Exelon Corp. officials said Thursday they expect to staff the corporation’s newly merged Baltimore organization by late May, the Baltimore Development Corporation board voted on a request for $41 […]

Jan 26, 2012

Advocates voice support for Calvert Cliffs’ third reactor

SOLOMONS — Calvert County business owners and nuclear energy advocates support a plan to build a third reactor at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, saying it would help the local […]

Jan 25, 2012

Exelon 4Q profit rises, adjusted results miss view

CHICAGO — Power plant operator Exelon Corp. on Wednesday said that its fourth-quarter profit rose 16 percent, but its adjusted results missed Wall Street expectations due to higher costs and […]

Sep 1, 2011

Constellation: Reactor restarting after Irene

LUSBY — Constellation Energy Nuclear Group says one of two nuclear reactors at its Calvert Cliffs power plant is being brought back online after being shutdown automatically during Hurricane Irene. […]