1. Meta has signed three solar power deals this week, totaling nearly 1 gigawatt of power, bringing its annual total to over 3 gigawatts.
2. These agreements include two in Louisiana for a combined 385 megawatts and one in Texas for 600 megawatts, with all projects expected to be completed by 2027.
3. However, critics argue that Meta's use of Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs) may not effectively offset its carbon footprint, as EACs have become less effective due to the decrease in costs for renewable energy production. Experts suggest that companies should instead encourage the construction of new renewable capacity to truly offset their increased energy consumption from AI.