"Exelon is the latest company to unload power-generating or pipeline assets to focus on regulated utilities that are guaranteed more predictable returns. The company owns more than 31 gigawatts of capacity including the largest U.S. fleet of nuclear plants, which has faced pressure as reactors struggle to compete against natural gas, wind and solar. That’s been a drag on the shares and the public markets will likely see benefits in separating the units, according to Katie Bays, an analyst at FiscalNote Markets."