Clinton Clean Energy Center

Clinton Clean Energy Center

Nuclear: An Ideal Foundation for Our Clean Energy Future

Recognizable by its sky-blue reactor building, Clinton Clean Energy Center’s single nuclear reactor can produce up to 1,092 megawatts (MW) of clean, emissions-free energy, enough electricity to power the equivalent of 800,000 homes. The site's 5,000-acre cooling lake is open to the public for a large range of outdoor activities.

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8401 Power Road, Clinton, Illinois 61727

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Securing Clinton's Long-Term Future

On August 26, 2025, Clinton Clean Energy Center welcomed community members, labor leaders, employees and Meta representatives for an on-site event to celebrate the 20-year agreement between Constellation and Meta that supports the continued operation, expansion and relicensing of the Clinton facility.

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panoramic view of the stage and audience at Clinton Site Celebration

Bryan Hanson doing a tour within Clinton Clean Energy Center

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Kathleen Barrón speaking to crowd at Clinton Site Celebration

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U.S. nuclear energy facilities are initially licensed to operate for 40 years and a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rule allows licensees to apply for initial and subsequent license renewals of up to 20 years each after the initial 40-year term. Constellation submitted an initial license renewal application for this facility to the NRC, which was approved on Dec. 16, 2025. With license renewal complete, the Clinton Clean Energy Center is licensed until April 17, 2047.

Safety is Constellation’s first and most critical obligation. Nuclear power plants are among the best-protected private sector facilities in America, with monitoring and inspections by plant owners, local officials and the federal government.

Learn more about the safety measures that we take to keep our employees, customers and communities safe.

We have been part of the community in Clinton, Illinois for three decades. We provide hundreds of well-paying jobs and millions of dollars in economic support, including about $13 million in taxes annually for schools, roads and other public services.