Meta Secures Nuclear Energy Deal to Power AI Expansion
Meta has committed billions to a 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy, securing clean energy attributes from Illinois' Clinton nuclear plant. The deal, effective from 2027, ensures the facility's operation through 2047—replacing expiring subsidies with private capital while preserving local jobs.
The MOVE underscores Big Tech's pivot to nuclear power as AI-driven energy demands surge. Meta's offtake agreement provides carbon-free credentials without diverting physical electricity from the grid, aligning with its 100% renewable energy pledge. Constellation may expand the site, potentially deploying next-gen nuclear reactors with Meta's backing.