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Meta secures 20-year nuclear power contract to fuel AI growth

The deal preserves the Clinton plant’s operating license and workforce as state credits expire, bolstering Meta’s carbon-free energy supply.

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As Big Tech scrambles for clean power, Meta steps in to rescue an Illinois nuclear plant from closure, sealing a 20-year deal that adds grid capacity, ensures jobs, and pushes forward its broader nuclear ambitions across the U.S.

Overview

  • Meta will purchase the full 1.1 GW output of Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center under a 20-year agreement starting June 2027.
  • The pact ensures the plant’s relicensing and continued operation beyond the expiration of Illinois’ zero-emission credit program.
  • A 30 MW uprate is included in the deal, preserving more than 1,100 local jobs and generating about $13.5 million in annual tax revenue.
  • Constellation Energy is evaluating a permit application to add a small modular reactor at the Clinton site, which could further expand capacity.
  • This contract complements Meta’s broader strategy to secure 1–4 GW of new U.S. nuclear generation by the early 2030s to match its 100% clean energy goal.