US Government's Massive Nuclear Power Procurement: A Historic Deal
2025-01-06
The US General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded Constellation, operator of the largest fleet of commercial nuclear plants in the US, over $1 billion in contracts to supply power to 13 government agencies for 10 years. The largest contract, worth $840 million, will provide over 1 million megawatt-hours annually, partly fueled by Constellation's investments to increase output at its existing plants. This 'historic procurement' secures a reliable, cost-competitive energy supply, advancing a carbon-free future and protecting taxpayers from price hikes. It's the GSA's largest energy purchase ever and a significant climate-focused agreement incorporating existing nuclear reactors.
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