CaMeta Expands Clean Energy Deals With 985 Megawatts in New Projects
Meta is ramping up its investment in renewable energy. The company has signed two new clean energy agreements in Louisiana, purchasing environmental attributes from projects totaling 385 megawatts. Both projects are expected to be completed in two years.
These deals come just days after Meta announced a 600-megawatt solar energy purchase from a massive solar farm near Lubbock, Texas. That project will begin commercial operations in 2027.
Supporting Clean Energy and Offsetting Carbon Use
The Texas solar farm won’t directly power Meta’s data centers. Instead, it will feed energy into the local grid, offsetting the company’s growing electricity consumption. This approach aligns with Meta’s broader goal of balancing its energy use with renewable sources.
In Louisiana, however, Meta’s agreements involve buying environmental attribute certificates (EACs). These certificates allow the company to offset carbon-intensive energy sources by investing in renewable projects elsewhere.
Balancing Progress and Criticism
Experts have raised concerns that EACs can sometimes obscure the true carbon footprint of tech companies. As AI development drives up power demand, critics argue that offset purchases don’t fully reflect actual energy use.
Even so, Meta maintains that these partnerships represent progress toward its long-term net-zero emissions goals. By investing in renewable capacity, the company aims to reduce its environmental impact while meeting the energy needs of its global data centers.
With these combined Louisiana and Texas projects, Meta now adds 985 megawatts of clean energy to its portfolio,a major step toward greener operations.
