In recent years, the tech industry has made significant efforts towards securing sustainable and reliable energy sources. These efforts are driven by the increasing energy demands of power-developing artificial intelligence (“AI”) and data centers. The increasing demands have led many technology companies to explore the clean energy capability of nuclear power. For example, tech giant Meta agreed to purchase nuclear power from Constellation's Clinton Clean Energy Center in Clinton, Illinois on June 3, 2025. (Stevens, CNBS). The Meta deal encapsulates the growing importance of nuclear energy in the tech industry and sets a precedent for other tech companies looking to secure and invest in sustainable and reliable energy sources. (Timothy Gardners, Reuters). This post explains the key tenants of the deal, the tech industry’s move to nuclear power, and the challenges of additional nuclear power usage.

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