Meta has signed a 20-year agreement to secure 1.1 gigawatts of nuclear energy from the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois, starting in 2027. This deal will power Meta's data centers and artificial intelligence operations, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing AI amid rising energy demands. Meta highlighted the importance of nuclear power in providing stable electricity, critical for its operations. The demand for energy in AI technology is rapidly increasing, with projections indicating that AI data centers will require more energy than Japan's current consumption by 2030. The agreement also promises to preserve over 1,100 jobs and contribute significant tax revenue to the local economy. Lawmakers view the investment as a positive step that will help the local community and economy. Additionally, this partnership ensures the plant operates without taxpayer support after being saved from closure in 2017 due to financial losses and the introduction of the Zero Emission Credit program.

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