Overview

• The agreement with Constellation Energy runs from June 2027 and covers all power generated by the 1,121-megawatt Clinton Clean Energy Center.
• Under the pact the plant’s capacity will be raised by 30 megawatts beyond its current output.
• The deal guarantees continued operation past its original subsidy expiration and keeps about 1,100 local jobs intact.
• Illinois stands to gain approximately $13.5 million in annual tax revenue from the sustained plant activity.
• Meta joins Microsoft, Google and Amazon in turning to nuclear energy to meet soaring electricity demands of AI data centers.