Tech giants are making a bold move that could reshape America’s energy future. In a stunning development, Amazon, Google, and Meta have pledged to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050, defying years of liberal opposition to nuclear energy. Trump said we need to be energy independent, and Big Tech is making it happen.
At a glance:
- Amazon, Google, and Meta have pledged to support tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050
- The commitment was announced at CERAWeek 2025 in Houston, Texas
- The initiative aims to accelerate policy, finance, and regulatory changes for nuclear expansion
- Growing AI and data center energy demands are driving tech companies toward reliable nuclear power
- Former President Biden supported nuclear power with laws passed in February 2024 to expedite development
Tech Giants Embrace Nuclear Solutions
Major tech companies including Amazon, Google, and Meta have signed a pledge to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050, marking a significant shift in America’s energy landscape. The announcement came during CERAWeek 2025 in Houston, Texas, backed by the World Nuclear Association as part of a broader initiative to secure reliable energy for the future.
Those backing the plan argue that nuclear energy is a clean, reliable power source that operates independently of weather conditions or geographic limitations. Something many conservatives have been saying for years.
HOUSTON: Tech giants joining together with heavy energy users to support the Triple Nuclear by 2050 pledge.
Just announced minutes ago, with the signing event later today at the CERAWeek global energy conference.
Everyone is realizing that, in the end, we are all baseload. pic.twitter.com/IdxkXPGbII
— Mark Nelson (@energybants) March 12, 2025
Growing Energy Demands Drive Nuclear Renaissance
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence and expanding data centers is creating unprecedented energy demands that renewable sources alone cannot satisfy. Nuclear power provides the consistent, high-output energy solution these companies need, with Amazon already investing more than $1 billion in nuclear energy projects over the last year.
Brandon Oyer from Amazon stated, “Accelerating nuclear energy development will be critical to strengthening our nation’s security, meeting future energy demands, and addressing climate change. Amazon supports the World Nuclear Association’s pledge, and is proud to have invested more than USD1 billion over the last year in nuclear energy projects and technologies, which is part of our broader Climate Pledge commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040.”
The plan calls for equal access to financing for nuclear projects compared to other energy sources, challenging the liberal bias that has historically favored less reliable solar and wind projects. This market-based approach aims to create a level playing field that could accelerate America’s energy independence.
Building on Trump-Era Energy Policies
The nuclear initiative builds on energy policies championed during the Trump administration that prioritized American energy dominance and reliable power generation. The pledge was initially signed by the US and 20 other countries at the World Climate Action Summit in 2023, demonstrating international recognition of nuclear power’s essential role.
A law passed in February 2024 to expedite nuclear power plant development further cements this approach, removing regulatory barriers that have stalled American energy production for decades. The tech giants’ commitment signals a major shift away from the Green New Deal fantasy of powering America exclusively with weather-dependent renewable sources.
Nuclear energy currently provides 9% of the world’s electricity, with global energy demand projected to grow by 4% annually according to industry experts.
Could this put an end to our energy tariff wars with our closest neighbors? Perhaps not now, but eventually…
