As data centers seek more power, Constellation launches Illinois nuclear plant upgrades to meet rising demand

As data centers seek more power, Constellation launches Illinois nuclear plant upgrades to meet rising demand

News ClipGMToday.com·Braceville, Grundy County, IL·5/18/2026

Constellation has launched upgrades at Illinois' largest nuclear power plant in Braceville to address the increasing demand for electricity from data centers. The Braidwood Lake plant's massive turbines can pull 100,000 gallons of water a minute to support operations.

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BRACEVILLE, Illinois — Inside Illinois’ largest nuclear power plant, massive turbines pull 100,000 gallons of water a minute from Braidwood Lake.