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Google & Constellation Agree 890MW Nuclear Uprate Programme
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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Google has partnered with Constellation Energy to finance uprates at six nuclear plants across Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, adding 890MW of capacity to the PJM grid by 2032. This project aims to increase output from existing reactors through upgrades rather than new construction, supporting jobs and providing cost-effective clean energy without raising costs for consumers.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Clean Energy, and 8 sources have reported it between 6 Oct 2026 and 12 Oct 2026.
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You can tap into rising demand for faster clean energy growth by working with utilities like Constellation to unlock capacity from existing nuclear plants. This approach skips new builds and offers a faster delivery path for low-carbon power that utilities and customers want.
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8 sources · first reported 6 Oct 2026 · latest 12 Oct 2026
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