Constellation Energy signed a long-term agreement to supply Walmart with emissions-free nuclear power in Illinois. This partnership marks Walmart's first direct purchase of nuclear energy.
The deal provides approximately 176 megawatts of electricity from the Dresden Clean Energy Center. The agreement consists of two 15-year terms starting in 2029 and 2030.
The partnership funds efficiency upgrades at the Dresden facility to add 30 megawatts of new capacity to the grid. This power will support Walmart’s new high-tech perishable distribution center in Belvidere, Illinois.