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Meta is investing billions to keep an Illinois nuclear power plant operational until 2047. This deal involves purchasing the plant's 'clean energy attributes,' offsetting Meta's carbon footprint without directly powering its data centers. The agreement helps Constellation Energy relicense the plant and avoids potential closure due to expiring subsidies. This reflects a growing trend of Big Tech companies supporting nuclear energy due to the increased demand for power from AI and cloud computing.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.