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NextEra Energy and Google Cloud Partner for 15 GW Expansion

12/8/2025

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NextEra Energy and Google Cloud formed a strategic partnership to develop gigawatt-scale data center campuses nationwide and to optimize grid operations with Google Cloud's AI tools.
CEO John Ketchum said the partnership aims to add 15 gigawatts by 2035, potentially boosting profits.
They are developing three campuses and exploring locations.
NextEra Energy signed multiple energy contracts with Meta.
NextEra Energy plans to restart the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa.

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NextEra Energy and Google Cloud formed a strategic partnership to develop gigawatt-scale data center campuses nationwide and to optimize grid operations with Google Cloud's AI tools.
CEO John Ketchum said the partnership aims to add 15 gigawatts by 2035, potentially boosting profits.
They are developing three campuses and exploring locations.
NextEra Energy signed multiple energy contracts with Meta.
NextEra Energy plans to restart the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa.