With the arrival of Meta, Clinton’s clean energy output will expand by 30 megawatts, preserve 1,100 local jobs and bring in $13.5 million in annual tax revenue, according to the companies. “Securing clean, reliable energy is necessary to continue advancing our AI ambitions,” said Urvi Parekh, Meta’s head of global energy.

Constellation Energy gains as tech giant turns to nuclear power for its AI ambitions with plan to buy the output of an Illinois nuclear plant.

Meta has signed a 20-year contract with power giant Constellation Energy to keep an Illinois nuclear power plant running to power the tech giant's data centers. Nuclear energy from the Clinton Clean Energy Center will be used to support Meta's operations in the region starting in 2027, Meta said in an announcement Tuesday.