Meta leaves RE100 clean energy pact after a decade as its gas buildout for AI outpaces renewables
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Meta exiting RE100 to build 10 natural gas plants for AI load is a clear tell: hyperscale AI growth is outpacing available renewables and forcing a fossil backstop. If you're planning large AI deployments, power sourcing is now a reputational and regulatory risk surface—not just a line item in your cloud bill.
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