DECATUR, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after Constellation Energy, an energy company with a plant in Clinton, announced a 20-year deal with Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. The two companies have agreed to a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA), for Meta to buy clean energy attributes.
“Clinton has been a cornerstone of clean energy and good-paying jobs in central Illinois for decades,” said Rep. Deering. “This partnership ensures that legacy continues – without burdening taxpayers. It’s the kind of forward-thinking investment we need more of in Illinois: one that supports families, boosts local economies and keeps reliable power on the grid.”
The PPA will expand Clinton’s clean energy output by 30 megawatts through plant upgrades, preserve 1,100 local jobs, deliver $13.5 million in annual tax revenue, and add $1 million in charitable giving to local nonprofits over five years, beginning in 2026.
The contract will allow Constellation to add more new, clean, and reliable energy to the grid in the Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO) zone four territory, which covers the central and southern parts of Illinois. Meta is purchasing the clean energy credits from Constellation’s Clinton plant to adhere to its commitment to match 100% of its electric use with clean and renewable energy.
Thanks to this contract, the Clinton Clean Energy Center is no longer slated for closure with guaranteed operation for the next 20 years.
For more information on the energy deal, please visit constellation.com or view their press release linked here. To contact Rep. Deering, call (217) 876-1968 or visit RepDeering.com.
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