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Constellation Offers 5,800 MW Of New Generation, Storage In Response To Maryland Solicitation
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Constellation today announced a long-range proposal to invest in up to 5,800 megawatts of power generation and battery storage projects in Maryland
To meet the state’s near-term needs, Constellation submitted battery storage and gas generation proposals to the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) on October 31 as part of a solicitation for projects under a state program to fast-track permits for large-scale energy projects.
These projects would by themselves cover more than 5 percent of the state’s peak load with battery storage, and increase total power generation capacity about 10 percent, Constellation said
Constellation also noted that it is working with large businesses to lower their consumption during peak times, helping to free up capacity for new energy users, relieve strain on the grid, and lower overall costs.
"Constellation plans to make these 'demand response' programs more impactful by using AI and American ingenuity to create a 1,000 megawatt 'virtual power plant' on the regional grid," Constellation said
Longer term, Constellation has proposed a range of new and existing nuclear investments, including a plan to work with state leaders to explore building new nuclear power plants in Maryland.
Joe Dominguez, president and CEO of Constellation, said, "Importantly, all our investments have been and will be done without any cost to Maryland families and businesses. We are not now and never will be a monopoly that seeks guaranteed profits. We are a company that competes for its opportunities just like all our hardworking customers do -- every single day. We rely on the talent and ingenuity of our Maryland team of power generation experts to make prudent investments, understanding that we will bear 100% of the risks of any cost overruns, delays or bad decisions that sometimes plague utility investments. That is the way it should be because the privilege to serve our customers and earn profits should be won, not guaranteed. Maryland is our home state and Constellation looks forward to continuing to offer competitive and innovative solutions to our state to create a prosperous and brighter future for Maryland families and businesses."
Specifically, the full plan starts with more than 1,500 megawatts of fast-track projects that could help address near-term needs, including:
• Battery storage: Constellation is offering up to 800 megawatts of battery storage capacity
• Investments in natural gas-powered generation: More than 700 megawatts (six units) of existing gas-fired power generators that could be rapidly deployed in Maryland and later converted to operate on carbon-free hydrogen fuel to reduce emissions. The units would be co-located at an existing Constellation generation facility. Constellation’s proposed options also include the potential for extending the operational usefulness of over 350 megawatts of existing Maryland power plants that are called upon during times of peak energy usage.
Longer term, Constellation has proposed potential investments in up to 4,000 megawatts of new and existing nuclear projects that, "with customer support," could power the state’s economy well into the next century, including:
• Extending the life of the Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center: Relicensing the state’s only nuclear plant to operate for another 20 years would preserve nearly 2,000 megawatts of generation. Absent the license extension, the plant’s two units would shut down in 2034 and 2036, respectively.
• Investing in uprates to increase output: With new equipment and technology, Constellation can increase the output of Calvert Cliffs by 10 percent, or 190 megawatts, which is more than all the existing wind and solar generation in Maryland
• New advanced nuclear units: Constellation will explore building 2,000 megawatts of new nuclear at Calvert Cliffs
"Constellation could bring all -- or any combination -- of these new projects forward to meet Maryland’s energy generation needs at the lowest possible cost to consumers, provided we have clear direction and enabling legislation from Maryland’s policymakers. Local utilities also have a critical role to play by supporting faster connections to the grid and ensuring we have the necessary infrastructure to deliver fuel to new gas-fired generation," Constellation said
"By adopting this approach, Maryland can preserve the benefits it has received over the past 20 years by being part of PJM, the grid operator serving Maryland, 12 other states and the District of Columbia. In PJM states, power generators like Constellation compete to provide the lowest cost generation resources across the region with no guarantee of earning a profit on their investments. As a result, the cost of power generation in PJM -- the part of the bill that is not regulated by the state and is paid for with private investment -- has remained flat for more than 15 years, even factoring in recent increases in generation capacity charges resulting from higher electricity demand. By contrast, studies have shown that utility spending on poles and wires – which earn a guaranteed rate of return that is charged to every business and household -- is largely responsible for recent increases in utility bills across the country, including in Maryland," Constellation said
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