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Executing Our Strategy Validating The Thesis On Power & Data Intersection Talen Energy Corporation | June 11, 2025
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2 Disclaimers The information contained herein, as well as any information that has been supplied orally in connection herewith, speaks only as of the date of this presentation. Talen Energy Corporation (“Talen,” “TEC,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) and our affiliates and representatives expressly disclaim any obligation to update any information contained herein, whether as a result of new information or circumstances, future events or otherwise. The information contained herein is summary. For additional information, see the Company’s historical financial statements and other information included in its periodic reports and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (available at www.sec.gov/edgar). Nothing contained herein should be construed as legal, business, tax, accounting or other professional advice, and you should consult your own advisors regarding such matters. 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Recipients are cautioned to not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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3 Talen & Amazon Expand Collaboration Expands PPA to 1,920 MW at full contract quantity1 and shifts to “Front-of-Meter” Simplifies grid connection and reduces regulatory uncertainty Provides economic development in PA and lowers expected transmission costs to consumers Simplified & Expanded Structure Differentiated IPP Visible 50% increase in CFPS Grows into 50% contracted margins ~$18bn notional revenue under 17- year contract1 Strengthens Balance Sheet to provide capital allocation flexibility Differentiated IPP Model Enhances Value Through Cash Flow Growth & Resiliency Continued Execution Leverages core IPP strengths Validates strategy and investment thesis Creates leading and repeatable platform to serve growing data center load in PJM 1. See ramp and minimum commitment discussions on Slide 6.
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4 Amazon PPA Amendment: Transaction Highlights Strengthens anchor data center campus and allows flexibility across other PA sites; creates a platform to expand across Talen portfolio 4 Shifts campus to retail “Front-of-the-Meter” after grid connection established; maintains 300 MW “Behind-the-Meter” (“BTM”) status in interim period Unlocks premium value on 2nd Unit by expanding PPA to 1,920 MW at full contract quantity through 2042 (with extension options) for carbon-free energy and capacity De-risks PPA delivery – does not require FERC approval, establishes grid connection, eliminates Amazon option to cap commitments at 480 MW, and terminates Nautilus lease Establishes collaboration to pursue nuclear uprates and SMR development around Talen footprint
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5 Benefits to the Broader Community Significant economic development, including fiber, water, technology infrastructure, etc A major employer and significant local taxpayer, and supports license extension beyond 2042 Creates Catalyzes Strengthens Susquehanna Full-Time skilled jobs, with the potential to attract talent and other businesses to PA Enhances Key Stakeholders Maintains PJM grid reliability, benefits PPL ratepayers, and promotes PA economic growth
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6 Cash Flow Per Share Increase Enhancing Value Through Cash Flow Per Share Growth © Talen Energy Corporation $ Per Share Illustrative Incremental Impact1 On Adjusted Free Cash Flow Per Share (After Tax) 1. Based on 2024 actuals with year-end share count of ~46.0mm shares; 2025 & 2026 assumes guidance midpoints and updated share count of ~45.5mm shares, as disclosed May 8, 2025; corporate tax rate of 21%. 2. PPA Growth Impact in 2027+ relative to merchant generation using April 21, 2025 pricing with 2% escalation beyond 2028 and flat $270/MWd BRA pricing; rounded to nearest $0.25. 3. Contract volumes subject to a shortfall ‘make-whole’ with cap; shortfall payment cap, assuming no power drawn, is estimated to range 50-65% of full impact, based on market pricing. 4. Includes base generation business, excludes uplift from AWS PPA at the contractual ramp and additional revenue related to CFE. 5. CAGR based off 2024A Base Generation and assumes 2026E Base Generation is flat 6. Base business held flat beyond 2026 for illustrative purposes only. 7. At full contract quantity, shows minimum and maximum contract volumes; opportunity to further accelerate volumes. Price escalators through 2042 1,680 – 1,920MW Ramp7 840 – 1,200240120– 1.55 0.25 2024A 0.70 2025E 2026E 4.00 – 5.75 2029 7.00 – 8.25 2032 Base Generation 2026, Illustrative6 5.20 10.85 15.70 > 50% +20% CAGR5 PPA Growth Impact2,3 – AWS LT Contract Base Generation4 Opportunity to meaningfully accelerate timing to achieve full volume
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7 Growing Into Long-Term Contracted Gross Margin 2026 Outlook Midpoint 2032E 1. Calculated using the midpoint of each guidance and outlook range provided and rounded to nearest 5%. 2029 and 2032 based on no changes to 2026 except for AWS contract. 2. Primarily includes fleet capacity revenues and PTC downside protection for SSES margin. 3. Includes margin from generation, hedges and other. 4. See ramp discussions on Slide 6. Margin Composition1 2029E PPA enables Talen’s margin to grow to ~50% under long-term contracts Reduces hedging activity and liquidity needs Increases balance sheet strength and flexibility ✓ ✓ Minimizes reliance on PTC ✓ 20% 30% 50% 25% 50% 25% 30% 60% 10% Long-Term Contracted Stable2 Merchant Generation3 7 Enhancing Value Through Resiliency ~$18bn in total revenues through term of contract at full quantity4 from investment grade counterparty
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8 Upcoming Investor Events: Jefferies Energy Conference: June 11th in Kiawah, SC JPM Energy, Power and Renewables Conference: June 24th in New York JP Morgan Non-Deal Roadshow: early July in San Francisco and Los Angeles Q2 Earnings Call: Early August Seaport Virtual Conference: August 20th Barclays CEO Energy and Power Conference: September 3 rd in New York Wolfe Research Utilities, Midstream & Clean Energy Conference: September 30 th in New York Q3 Earnings Call: Early November Powering the Future: Upcoming Events Upcoming PJM Capacity Auctions: 2026/2027 Base Residual Auction Results: July 22nd 2027/2028 Base Residual Auction Results: December 2028/2029 Base Residual Auction Results: May 2026 Investor Update (Virtual) Early September