Language in the stalled state bill would provide Exelon an estimated $700 million-plus over five years to keep the plants open but would reduce the electric-bill surcharge—or even require partial rebates—if federal money comes to the rescue. "The proposed Illinois clean energy legislation is the only solution that can pass in time to provide the certainty we need, while also protecting consumers by ensuring that any funds directed to nuclear from future federal legislation are passed through to customers," Exelon said. Exelon reports second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, and CEO Chris Crane likely will have more to say on the subject when he holds his quarterly conference call with analysts.