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Google Invests $3 Billion in Carbon-Free Hydropower Deal

7/16/2025

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Google's Renewable Commitment

In a bold move towards sustainability, Google has committed to buying over $3 billion in carbon-free hydropower from Brookfield Renewable, targeting two facilities in Pennsylvania. This 20-year agreement will deliver 670 MW, contributing to a larger ambition of sourcing up to 3 GW, all while powering its growing data centers and striving for net-zero emissions.

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Google's AI Investment

Google is set to pour more than $25 billion into data centers and AI infrastructure in the PJM region over the next two years. This ambitious plan includes a $3 billion upgrade of two hydropower facilities in Pennsylvania, aiming to meet soaring energy demands while equipping American workers with essential AI skills for the future.

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Google's Renewable Commitment

In a bold move towards sustainability, Google has committed to buying over $3 billion in carbon-free hydropower from Brookfield Renewable, targeting two facilities in Pennsylvania. This 20-year agreement will deliver 670 MW, contributing to a larger ambition of sourcing up to 3 GW, all while powering its growing data centers and striving for net-zero emissions.

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