Meta announced in January 2026 a set of nuclear energy agreements expected to add up to 6.6 gigawatts of new and existing clean generation capacity by 2035, supporting the company's AI computing infrastructure power requirements. The agreements span three distinct partners: Oklo and TerraPower, both advanced nuclear reactor developers building next-generation US facilities, and Vistra, which operates existing nuclear power plants in the US.
Through its partnership with Vistra, Meta is providing financial support to extend the operational lifespan of the Perry and Davis-Besse plants in Ohio and the Beaver Valley plant in Pennsylvania. These are existing operating nuclear facilities that the partnership will keep running rather than retire, preserving baseload carbon-free generation capacity on the PJM grid.
Separately, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the restart of the Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan, operated by Holtec International. The plant is scheduled to return to service later in 2026 after a multi-year closure, becoming one of the first US nuclear plants to restart following a full shutdown. The NRC also approved a digitization of control systems at Limerick Units 1 and 2 in Pennsylvania, demonstrating regulators' willingness to approve technology upgrades at aging facilities.
Nuclear power currently supplies approximately 18 to 20 percent of US electricity generation from 94 licensed operating reactors nationwide. The combination of hyperscale corporate offtake commitments, plant life extensions, and new reactor development signals a structural shift in the sector's investment environment.
Source: Meta Newsroom -- https://about.fb.com/news/2026/01/meta-nuclear-energy-projects-power-american-ai-leadership/