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Walmart goes nuclear in first-of-its-kind power deal for retail giant

Walmart is making its first nuclear power play as the retail giant looks to support its growing footprint in Illinois.The retailer signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Constellation to buy emissions-free electricity from the company’s Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois, the companies announced on June 23.The agreement provides Walmart with about 176 megawatts of power, including 30 megawatts of expanded generating capacity, through two 15-year terms starting in 2029 and 2030.WALMART LAUNCHES HARDWARE OVERHAUL, NEW KIDS BRAND IN PRIVATE-LABEL PUSHThe agreement will help power W...