Facebook Owner Meta To Buy Nuclear Power From Constellation As Ai Demand Soar
BloombergMAY 29
Meta, Constellation Energy Sign 20-Year Nuclear Power Deal
Above: A wind power turbine near Constellation Energy's LaSalle Clean Energy Center nuclear power plant on May 23, 2025, near Marseilles, Illinois. Image copyright: Scott Olson/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
This is an intelligent energy partnership that secures reliable, carbon-free power for America's AI leadership, saves jobs, and supports communities. The deal prevents a productive nuclear plant from closing unnecessarily and demonstrates how private-sector solutions can effectively replace government subsidies.
Establishment-critical narrative
Big Tech's massive energy demands are driving utilities toward expensive nuclear commitments that may not deliver promised benefits and potentially increase costs for consumers. These deals prioritize corporate AI ambitions over broader concerns about energy affordability and grid stability.