Google is reportedly nearing a nuclear power agreement worth at least $1 billion with Constellation Energy to supply electricity for its data centres, a move that would underline how artificial intelligence is reshaping demand for reliable power. The discussions remain private, and the possible agreement has not been publicly confirmed by Google or Constellation in the supplied report.
The Times of India, citing Bloomberg and people familiar with the talks, reported that the Alphabet company could sign a multi-year agreement with Constellation. The sources were not named because the discussions are private. The deal could be announced as soon as this week, according to the report.
If completed, the arrangement would add to Google’s existing efforts to secure nuclear power for its expanding computing infrastructure. The company agreed last year to buy electricity from NextEra Energy in a deal linked to plans to restart the Duane Arnold nuclear reactor in Iowa, which has been shut since 2020. Google also reached an agreement with Southern Co. last month to support new nuclear capacity by funding upgrades at two nuclear plants.
The reported discussions with Constellation reflect a wider shift among technology companies seeking dependable electricity for artificial-intelligence workloads and data centres. Nuclear plants can generate power continuously and do not produce direct carbon emissions during electricity generation, making them attractive to companies that require stable supply while pursuing emissions goals.
Recent corporate agreements have largely focused on existing or previously closed nuclear facilities rather than entirely new reactors. Building new nuclear capacity can take a decade or more, including the time required for permits and construction. The next generation of nuclear technologies is also expected to take years to achieve broad deployment.
Amazon last week agreed to buy 690 megawatts of power from Constellation, according to the report. That arrangement includes capacity associated with an upgrade to the Calvert Cliffs nuclear facility in Maryland. Microsoft agreed in 2024 to buy power from the shut Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania, where Constellation is planning to restart the reactor by next year.
These transactions point to a growing connection between digital infrastructure and large-scale electricity assets. Data centres are no longer only buildings filled with servers; their expansion increasingly depends on long-term access to generation capacity, transmission networks and reliable grid operations. The reported Google discussions therefore concern not only a corporate power purchase, but also how new computing demand may influence the future use of existing nuclear facilities.
The shift is taking place after years in which safety concerns and high costs reduced interest in nuclear energy in some markets. The Times of India report said rising electricity demand from data centres has renewed attention on nuclear power, while governments in several countries are also considering it as they seek to meet growing demand and reduce emissions.
The central details of the reported Google-Constellation agreement—including its final value, duration, power volume, specific facilities and whether it will be signed—remain unconfirmed in the supplied material. The next definitive development would be an announcement or filing from Google, Constellation Energy or another relevant authority.
