Meta, a leading tech giant, has signed a 20-year agreement to purchase nuclear power from Constellation Energy, marking its first official foray into nuclear energy. The deal will see the company buy approximately 1.1 gigawatts of power from Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois, beginning in June 2027.
The partnership is part of a growing trend among tech companies to team up with the nuclear industry to meet increasing power needs for data centers. Amazon and Google have also signed similar deals in recent months, highlighting the importance of clean energy in supporting AI ambitions.
Without Meta’s backing, the Clinton plant was at risk of premature closure due to an expiring zero-emissions credit. The long-term agreement will help support the continued operation of the plant and its relicensing process.
Constellation Energy CEO Joe Dominguez stated that “supporting the relicensing and expansion of existing plants is just as impactful as finding new sources of energy.” Meta’s deal with Clinton Clean Energy Center will contribute to the tech giant’s goal of 100% clean electricity, while also providing power to the regional grid.
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Constellation shares rose 1% on Tuesday after the announcement. This deal is part of a larger effort by tech giants and nuclear industry leaders to increase nuclear energy production worldwide, with the World Nuclear Association calling for a tripling of global nuclear energy production by 2050.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/03/meta-signs-nuclear-power-deal-with-constellation-energy-.html