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Meta Secures Long-Term Nuclear Power Deal to Support AI Growth

Meta's multibillion-dollar agreement with Constellation Energy ensures nuclear power supply through 2047, addressing AI energy demands while preserving jobs and tax revenue.


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Meta has finalized a multibillion-dollar, 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy to secure nuclear power from the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois, extending operations through 2047. This deal, effective June 2027, will increase the plant's output by 30 megawatts, preserving over 1,100 jobs and generating $13.5 million in annual tax revenue. While the electricity will not directly power Meta's data centers, it serves as a carbon accounting measure to lower the company's climate impact. This partnership reflects a broader trend among tech giants investing in nuclear energy to meet the surging demands of AI and data centers.

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Meta's deal with Constellation Energy is seen as a positive step for sustainable energy in tech.

The agreement highlights the importance of stable energy sources for growing power demands.

The collaboration is viewed as beneficial for both the nuclear energy sector and the tech industry.

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Meta signs deal with nuclear plant to power AI and datacenters for 20 years
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"…The deal could serve as a model for other big tech companies to support existing nuclear while they also plan to power datacenters with new nuclear and other energy sources."

Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs
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"…The agreement announced Tuesday is just the latest in a string of tech-nuclear partnerships as the use of AI expands."

Meta's nuclear deal signals AI's growing energy needs
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"…It will take years before enough climate-friendlier power sources, including nuclear, could start slowing the expansion of fossil fuel power generation."

Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs
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"…The agreement deal takes effect in June of 2027, when the state’s taxpayer funded zero-emission credit program expires."

Meta Is Going Nuclear to Fuel Its Energy-Hungry AI Ambitions
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"…Meta has signed a 20-year contract with power giant Constellation Energy to keep an Illinois nuclear power plant running to power the tech giant's data centers."

Meta buys a nuclear power plant (more or less)
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"…Meta's purchase won’t directly power one of its data centers, though the company does have one about two hours north of Clinton in DeKalb."

Meta signs 20-year nuclear power deal with Constellation
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"…The deal will allow its Clinton Clean Energy Center to "continue to flow power onto the local grid" with Meta "purchasing the plant’s clean energy attributes as part of its commitment to match 100% of its electricity use with clean and renewable energy.""

Zuckerberg Signs 20-Year Deal To Build Nuclear-Fueled AI
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"…The agreement marks Meta’s first official nuclear power deal, though the company has been pursuing clean energy partnerships as AI infrastructure drive unprecedented electricity consumption."

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