Meta Invests Billions to Support Illinois Nuclear Power Plant Through 2047
Meta’s $billions deal to keep Illinois nuclear plant running boosts clean energy and cuts carbon footprint.
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Meta Invests Billions to Support Illinois Nuclear Power Plant Through 2047 Meta Buys Clean Energy Attributes from Illinois Nuclear Power Plant Wondering how Meta is powering its massive tech operations with clean energy? Meta recently struck a multibillion-dollar deal to purchase the clean energy attributes of the Clinton Clean Energy Center, a 1.1-gigawatt nuclear power plant in Illinois, ensuring it stays operational through 2047. While this nuclear plant won’t supply electricity directly to Meta’s data centers, this strategic investment helps Meta reduce its carbon footprint and supports the broader transition to clean energy. This move addresses growing concerns about sustainable energy use in the tech industry and demonstrates how big tech companies are embracing nuclear power as a reliable, low-carbon energy source. How Meta’s Nuclear Deal Supports Clean Energy and Tech Growth Meta’s agreement with Constellation Energy marks a significant shift in how technology giants approach their energy consumption. By securing all the “clean energy attributes” of the…
