What happened
Meta signed a 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy on June 3. The deal supplies 1.1 gigawatts of nuclear power from the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois. It begins in 2027 and will help power Meta's growing AI data centers.
The deal joins a wave of similar moves. Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft have all signed agreements to tap nuclear power for AI.
Why it matters
AI data centers use enormous amounts of electricity. US power use is expected to climb at least 30 percent by 2030, with most new demand from data centers. Nuclear power offers steady, carbon-free energy, which fits both the scale and the climate goals of big tech firms.
Long term deals also lock in supply and price, which helps companies plan years ahead.
MintedBrain take
The energy needs of AI are now a central part of the story. Power, not just chips, may decide who can scale. Deals like this show that AI growth and energy planning are tied together, with nuclear power playing a growing role.
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