DOE Announces $4.2B Loan for Vistra’s Nuclear Fleet Improvements

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a conditional loan commitment of $4.2 billion to Vistra Corp. for nuclear uprates and modernization, aiming to preserve 4 GW of existing capacity and meet growing demand in the PJM region.

Why it matters. Vistra and the PJM region will benefit from increased nuclear capacity, supporting the plants' operation for an additional 20 years.