Meta Platforms ended its 10-year membership in RE100, a global initiative for 100% renewable electricity. This mutual departure marks a shift as the company increases natural gas use to meet AI power demands.
The tech giant is funding at least 12 new natural gas plants to power its expanding data centers. These facilities will provide 7.5 gigawatts of capacity to support the Hyperion AI campus in Louisiana.
Meta plans to continue matching energy consumption with renewable energy certificates despite the fossil fuel expansion. This move highlights the tension between massive AI infrastructure needs and corporate climate commitments.