Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CEG), the largest producer of carbon-free energy in the U.S., has launched America’s first-ever product that allows consumers to power their homes with 100% clean nuclear energy through a new pilot program in Washington, D.C.
Nuclear energy, a safe, reliable, and carbon-free power source, is seeing growing public support. Recent polls by Pew and Gallup show that most Americans view nuclear as a safe, sustainable energy option. With this new program, D.C. residents can help combat climate change by choosing to power their homes with clean nuclear energy.
“Constellation is proud to be the first to offer clean, zero-carbon nuclear energy to American households. Washington, D.C. is the perfect place to launch this program given the bipartisan support nuclear energy enjoys,” said Kathleen Barrón, Constellation’s Chief Strategy and Growth Officer.
The clean nuclear energy offer is priced at 11.99 cents per kilowatt-hour, lower than D.C.’s current utility supply rate. By opting for this energy plan, D.C. residents can reduce their energy bills while supporting climate action.
To sign up, residents visit Constellation’s website, enter their address and utility bill account number, and will continue receiving electricity through their current utility provider. Constellation will match 100% of customers’ electricity usage with Emission Free Energy Certificates (EFECs) generated from its nuclear plants. This allows customers to support clean energy without changing their current service or reliability.
This pilot program in D.C. is the first step, with plans to expand to more markets in 2025.
Nuclear energy is the largest source of carbon-free electricity in the U.S., providing nearly 20% of the nation’s total electricity supply. It plays a crucial role in grid stability, providing reliable power even during extreme weather events. Nuclear is essential to U.S. energy security and supports good-paying jobs.
Constellation’s nuclear facilities generated nearly 90% of its energy from carbon-free sources in 2023, avoiding 125 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually. This clean energy output is equivalent to taking 29 million gas-powered cars off the road for a year, making nuclear a key component of a carbon-free future.
