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Fusion42 · 2 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Constellation Energy secured a conditional loan commitment of up to $5 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to modernize its nuclear fleet across Illinois, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The project aims to add about 1.1 GW of additional electricity capacity through nuclear uprates supporting the PJM Interconnection and Midcontinent Independent System Operator regions.
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The DOE's $5 billion loan opens new capital access for utility-scale nuclear upgrades that can boost your clean energy capacity rapidly. You can now focus on scaling nuclear projects in PJM and MISO regions with significant government-backed finance.
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