U3O8$86.00/lb0.62%|CCJ$121.082.31%|OKLO$74.444.12%|CEG$198.451.15%|URA$28.901.51%|URNM$52.302.84%|NXE$12.573.42%|U3O8$86.00/lb0.62%|CCJ$121.082.31%|OKLO$74.444.12%|CEG$198.451.15%|URA$28.901.51%|URNM$52.302.84%|NXE$12.573.42%|
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REC

Renewable Energy Credit

A tradable certificate representing one megawatt-hour of renewable or zero-carbon electricity generation. Nuclear plants in some states qualify for RECs to monetize clean attributes.

RECs are created per MWh produced and verified by tracking systems like PJM-GATS. Prices range $1-50/MWh depending on vintage and state. Nuclear uses RECs alongside ZECs for revenue stacking.

Why it matters now

In 2025-2026, RECs support nuclear competitiveness in data center PPAs and capacity markets. They aid SMR financing amid hyperscaler demand for verifiable carbon-free power.