Last mentioned: Jun 28, 2026
Walmart and Constellation Energy inked a 15-year, 176 MW nuclear power deal for an Illinois distribution center, signaling that big retail is ready to embrace baseload zero-carbon energy. This first-of-its-kind contract could accelerate corporate adoption of nuclear as a reliable complement to wind and solar, directly supporting Walmart’s emission-reduction goals.
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