Competitive Power Highlights | August 2026
Competitive power companies continue to invest in the resources, infrastructure, and communities needed to support growing electricity demand and strengthen grid reliability across competitive electricity markets.
This month, EPSA member companies announced and advanced investments spanning new renewable generation, nuclear operations, advanced nuclear technologies, and community initiatives. Highlights include CPV Rogue’s Wind, a 114-megawatt wind project entering commercial operations in Pennsylvania, and Constellation’s efforts to extend the operating life of key nuclear facilities in New York and advance the next generation of nuclear technology through its investment in Blue Energy.
Companies also continued supporting the communities where they operate through contributions to education, energy assistance, and local programs. Invenergy provided funding for student resources and wellness initiatives in Wisconsin and Texas, while Vistra’s TXU Energy supported households facing higher electricity costs during the summer months through its energy assistance efforts.
As electricity demand continues to rise, these actions demonstrate how competitive power companies are leveraging diverse resources, strengthening existing infrastructure, and partnering with communities to help deliver the reliable electricity needed to power America’s future.
Read on for updates from Competitive Power Ventures, Constellation, Invenergy, and TXU Energy.
Competitive Market Investment By the Numbers
Each month, Competitive Power Highlights tracks investments, project milestones, and community initiatives announced by EPSA member companies across competitive electricity markets.
114 MW:
Wind power brought online in Pennsylvania
576 MW:
Nuclear facility seeking license renewal to continue operations through 2049
$300 million:
Investment in CPV Rogue’s Wind supporting regional economic development
110,000 homes:
Expected to be powered by Invenergy’s Koshkonong Solar projects
$50 billion:
Projected ratepayer savings from New York’s renewed nuclear support program
New Investments and Generation Projects Advance Power Supply Across Competitive Markets
CPV Rogue’s Wind Begins Commercial Operations, Expanding Renewable Portfolio in PJM
Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) announced the start of commercial operations for CPV Rogue’s Wind, a 114-megawatt wind project in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The project expands CPV’s footprint in PJM and marks the company’s third operating project in the county, following CPV Fairview Energy Center and CPV Maple Hill Solar.
“Pennsylvania remains a strong partner to CPV, and our activities reflect the state’s ‘all-of-the-above’ approach to address energy demand and help foster opportunities for new power projects,” said Sherman Knight, CEO of CPV. “This project provides the Commonwealth with new affordable generation, while expanding CPV’s investment in Cambria County. Alongside our existing natural gas-fired and solar facilities in the county, Rogue’s Wind underscores our commitment to developing the diverse energy infrastructure needed to support growing demand while balancing reliability, affordability, and sustainability.”
Built on more than 6,000 acres of former coal mine land, CPV Rogue’s Wind represents CPV’s third renewable project repurposing brownfield sites for power generation. The project is expected to provide enough electricity to support approximately 32,000 households and represents a $300 million investment in the region, creating jobs and generating economic benefits for Clearfield and Cambria Counties.
Constellation Seeks License Renewals for New York Nuclear Units Through 2049
Constellation has filed license renewal applications with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to extend operations at the 576-MW Ginna Clean Energy Center and Nine Mile Point Unit 1 through 2049. The company said the investment will help preserve reliable, emissions-free electricity for New York while supporting the state’s growing energy needs.
“We commend Governor Hochul and the Public Service Commission for recognizing the unmatched safe, reliable, zero-emission power our upstate nuclear fleet delivers and for taking actions to keep these key assets running,” said Joe Dominguez, president and CEO of Constellation.
If approved, the license renewals would extend the operating lives of the two reactors by 20 years. Together, Constellation’s four upstate nuclear units generate nearly half of New York’s clean electricity and include the 576-MW Ginna Clean Energy Center, the 842-MW FitzPatrick Clean Energy Center, and the 1,907-MW Nine Mile Point Clean Energy Center.
Constellation’s Venture Capital Arm Invests in Advanced Nuclear Developer Blue Energy
Constellation’s venture capital arm, Constellation Technology Ventures, has made a strategic equity investment in Blue Energy to support the commercialization of the company’s manufacturing and financing model for new nuclear development. The investment is Constellation Technology Ventures’ first in a U.S. developer advancing small modular reactors and is intended to help accelerate deployment of proven nuclear technology to meet growing electricity demand.
“Constellation is committed to exploring innovative pathways that can help accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies in the United States and allocate risk appropriately,” said David Dardis, Constellation’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs and Growth Officer. “The Constellation Technology Ventures investment in Blue Energy supports its deployment plans for the GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300, a proven technology with a potential path to scale for the next generation of nuclear energy.”
EPSA Members Give Back to Their Local Communities
EPSA member companies continued investing in the communities where they operate through support for education, recreation, emergency services, environmental stewardship, food assistance, and energy affordability programs.
Invenergy donated $2,500 to the Seymour Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization to help purchase school supplies and educational materials for students and educators in the Seymour Independent School District. The contribution supports the organization’s efforts to provide classroom resources and enhance educational opportunities ahead of the new school year.
“The PTO demonstrates the deep impact of community involvement on educational outcomes,” said Ernest Armijo, Q&M Manager at Invenergy. “This donation reflects our mission to support communities through investment in future leaders and we’re thrilled to continue our ongoing support of Seymour.”
The donation reflects Invenergy’s ongoing investment in the communities where it operates. The company’s nearby 200-MW Diversion Wind Energy Center in Baylor County is expected to contribute more than $47 million in local tax revenue and landowner payments over the life of the project.
Invenergy also presented a $7,000 donation to the Cambridge School District in Wisconsin to support student wellness, agricultural education, and community programs. The donation includes $5,000 to cover outstanding balances in the district’s school lunch assistance program, ensuring students begin the new school year without unpaid meal debt, while the remaining funds will support greenhouse projects at the Severson Learning Center and athlete nutrition and mental health resources.
“A strong community is built on mutual support. By easing the burden of school lunches, investing in students’ physical and mental health, and providing hands-on learning experiences, we hope to strengthen the organizations that form the foundation of the Cambridge community,” said Sam Heagney, Koshkonong Solar project developer. “We strive to be good long-term partners, and this donation is one small way we can give back to a district that has invested so much in its students.”
The donation is part of Invenergy’s ongoing investment in southern Dane County, where the company is developing the Koshkonong Solar Energy Center and proposed Koshkonong Solar II projects. Together, the projects are expected to generate enough electricity to power 110,000 Wisconsin homes, support hundreds of jobs, and provide $2.2 million in annual revenue for local communities and public services.
TXU Energy donated $25,000 to The Salvation Army of Odessa and $30,000 to The Salvation Army of Midland through its TXU Energy Aid program to help local households pay their electric bills during the summer months. The company is also sponsoring The Salvation Army of Midland’s Beat the Heat Center, which provides residents with a safe, air-conditioned space, bottled water, and other resources during periods of extreme heat.
The contributions are part of TXU Energy’s ongoing efforts to support Texas communities by helping families manage higher electricity costs and stay safe during the summer heat.
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America’s competitive power producers are meeting today’s challenges by investing in the resources needed to support reliability, meet growing demand, and serve consumers. Competitive electricity markets continue to attract private capital, discipline costs, encourage innovation, and expand electricity supply across the country.
