JUNO BEACH, Fla. and CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2026 — NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), and Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC) today expressed their support for the PJM Board of Directors’ decision to approve their planned ~220-mile, 765-kV transmission line. This initiative is designed to improve the reliability and cost-effectiveness of electricity for West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the broader Mid-Atlantic area.
Why it matters: Progressing this project is a crucial move to mitigate reliability concerns and secure the grid’s stability for the future. The investment will serve customers and open up possibilities for new power generation throughout the region, bolstering the grid at a time when supply is having difficulty matching escalating demand. The PJM Board’s ruling, as the operator for 13 states and D.C., underscores its conclusion that minor or isolated improvements are insufficient to resolve these reliability issues—exceptional demand growth demands a comprehensive set of measures.
Core benefits of the transmission line:
- Provides essential new capacity to accommodate growing demand
- Facilitates the connection of new power generation to the grid
- Guarantees access to reasonably priced electricity for households and small enterprises
- Draws industrial investment and spurs economic growth
- Generates well-compensated employment opportunities throughout construction and operation
A word from Matt Valle, president of NextEra Energy Transmission: “This transmission line will provide the region with safe, dependable, and affordable power over the long term—benefiting both local residents and the economy.”
A word from Carim Khouzami, executive vice president of transmission and development for Exelon: “With electricity demand rising faster than existing supply, this investment is essential to securing the necessary energy for families and small businesses in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, all while prioritizing affordability. This outcome will enable us to provide significant, enduring benefits to the region.”
Next steps: NextEra Energy Transmission and Exelon are committed to promoting open and substantive dialogue with communities during this process, including participation in open houses scheduled for later this year. The goal is to reduce effects on landowners and the wider public as this vital transmission project moves forward.
About NextEra Energy Transmission
NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC is the premier competitive transmission company in North America. It is fortifying and updating the electric grid to address the nation’s increasing energy requirements, with over 3,100 miles of transmission lines active or in development across 18 states and Canada. The company is involved in the ownership, development, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission assets throughout the continent. It works via regional subsidiaries to incorporate various energy sources. NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC is a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc., headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. For more information, visit .
About Exelon:
Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) is a Fortune 200 enterprise and a leading U.S. utility, delivering power to nearly 11 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution companies: Atlantic City Electric, BGE, ComEd, Delmarva Power, PECO, and Pepco. Exelon’s team of over 20,000 professionals is devoted to aiding communities by providing reliable, affordable, and efficient energy, along with commitments to workforce development, equity, economic progress, and volunteer activities. Follow on X and .
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