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Constellation and Google go in on nuclear uprates to unlock clean power
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Constellation Energy is partnering with Google to invest $4.3 billion in power uprates at 11 existing nuclear plants across the PJM Interconnection, adding 890 MW of clean nuclear capacity by upgrading equipment rather than building new reactors. This approach offers a faster and more cost-effective way to increase carbon-free power generation amid rising electricity demand and prices in the region.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech, and 7 sources have reported it between 6 Oct 2026 and 8 Oct 2026.
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Constellation’s deal with Google signals a clearer path to grow nuclear capacity without new builds. If your business ties to clean power or grid services in the PJM region, expect demand for upgrades and premium power deliveries to rise soon.
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7 sources · first reported 6 Oct 2026 · latest 8 Oct 2026
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