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Meta Secures 20-Year Nuclear Power Deal, Boosts Local Jobs

6/10/2025

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Story summary

Meta has forged a groundbreaking 20-year partnership with Constellation Energy to secure 1.1 gigawatts of nuclear power from the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois. This pivotal agreement not only guarantees the plant's continued operation past 2027 but also bolsters over 1,100 local jobs, propelling Meta closer to its ambitious goal of 100% clean energy for its AI data centers.

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Historical Context

Meta's 20-year partnership with Constellation Energy mirrors past nuclear energy shifts, notably the 2000s push for new reactors amid safety concerns. The Clinton Clean Energy Center's operation is pivotal, reflecting a renewed focus on nuclear power as a stable, clean energy source, reminiscent of earlier debates on energy security.

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Story summary

Meta has forged a groundbreaking 20-year partnership with Constellation Energy to secure 1.1 gigawatts of nuclear power from the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois. This pivotal agreement not only guarantees the plant's continued operation past 2027 but also bolsters over 1,100 local jobs, propelling Meta closer to its ambitious goal of 100% clean energy for its AI data centers.

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