Meta will fund seven new natural gas plants to power its biggest data center yet

Meta will fund seven new natural gas power plants, transmission lines, and battery storage to support its $27 billion AI data center in Louisiana — its largest yet. The infrastructure deal with Entergy Louisiana includes 5,200 MW of gas power, 2,500 MW of renewables, and a memorandum for future nuclear development. While Meta and other tech firms pledged to offset rising electricity costs for local communities, the commitment lacks binding enforcement. The move comes amid growing public backlash over the environmental and economic impact of AI data centers, with new legislation proposed to halt construction until regulations are in place.

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