Walmart signs first nuclear power deal with Constellation Energy for Illinois plant electricity
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Will Wade
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Constellation Energy, the largest US nuclear supplier, has signed a long-term agreement to provide Walmart with 176 megawatts of electricity from its Dresden nuclear plant in Illinois. The deal includes 30 megawatts of new capacity from plant upgrades and will power a Walmart perishable distribution center. This marks Walmart's first nuclear energy purchase.
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bskyWalmart signs first nuclear power deal with Constellation Energy for Illinois plant electricitychicagotribune.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledConstellation will supply 176 megawatts of power from its Dresden nuclear site to the retail giant, including 30 megawatts of new capacity that will come from improvements at the plant
The deal will supply enough power to support a Walmart perishable distribution center, and marks the company's first purchase of nuclear energy.
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