Google and Meta are purchasing nuclear-generated electricity as the US expands its nuclear energy capacity, supported by the DOE.

The entities involved

• Google →

  American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

  • Google referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Mon 17:38
  • A global center for quantum research is located in Goleta.Mon 16:53
• Meta →

  American technology company

  • The enterprise platform launch is facing market share pressure, leading to Mark Zuckerberg defending Meta's strategic direction.Mon 17:55
  • Meta is launching a new commercial wing specifically focused on AI deployment.Mon 17:55
• Department of Energy →

  Tamil Nadu

  • Jeff Radebe intervened to manage fuel prices and announced policy regarding fuel price increases in Gauteng.Fri 17:01
  • The Department of Energy funded the geothermal well project for GeoAlaska on August 16, 2026.Thu 23:49

Related events

• Tech giants are investing in nuclear power solutions to meet the massive electricity demands of their data centers.Sep 2
• Google and Alphabet are investing in nuclear fusion technology based on MIT research and plans to purchase power from a Virginia plant.Jun 8
• On July 3, 2025, major clean energy developments included Google buying power from CFS, Meta sourcing energy from Invenergy, and a Duke study on data center carbon intensity.Jun 8
• Google secured a 396-MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Fervo Energy, providing a potential revenue stream.Sep 2
• DOE projects involving nuclear energy are being coordinated with NRC oversight under Trump administration direction.Jul 24