Google has signed a new series of long-term power purchase agreements with clean energy developer Clearway Energy, securing nearly 1.2 gigawatts of carbon-free electricity to support its expanding data center footprint across the United States. The agreements cover new renewable energy projects in Missouri, Texas, and West Virginia and are structured to supply power to regional grids for up to 20 years.

Expanding Clean Power Across Key Grid Regions

According to Clearway, the projects will deliver carbon-free electricity into three major U.S. grid systems: SPP, ERCOT, and PJM. These grids underpin Google’s data center operations in regions experiencing rapid growth in electricity demand driven by digital infrastructure expansion. By injecting new clean generation into local grids, the projects are designed to support both Google’s operations and broader regional energy needs.

Construction is expected to begin this year, with the first projects scheduled to come online in 2027 and 2028. Clearway said the portfolio represents more than $2.4 billion in new infrastructure investment, underscoring the scale of capital required to meet rising data center demand with low-carbon power.

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Supporting Data Center Growth and Grid Reliability

Clearway described the agreements as part of its accelerated digital infrastructure development strategy, aimed at delivering speed-to-power at scale. The company emphasized that the portfolio provides near-term energy and capacity in markets facing historic load growth, helping strengthen grid reliability while expanding clean generation capacity.

For Google, the deals align with its strategy of pairing data center growth with long-term clean energy supply, reducing exposure to grid congestion and emissions volatility as electricity demand continues to rise.

Progress Toward Google’s 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Goal

The new PPAs advance Google’s ambition to operate entirely on carbon-free energy by 2030 on a 24/7 basis, matching electricity demand with clean supply every hour of the day in every region where it operates. The company has now signed more than 170 clean energy agreements totaling over 22 GW since 2010.

Despite continued growth in computing and AI workloads, Google recently reported a 12 percent reduction in data center carbon emissions in 2024, highlighting the role of long-term clean energy procurement in moderating the climate impact of expanding digital infrastructure.

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Economic and Climate Implications

Beyond emissions reductions, the projects are expected to contribute to local economic development through construction activity and long-term operations. Google said strengthening regional grids with reliable clean power is essential not only for its own facilities, but also for the businesses and communities that depend on resilient digital services.

As data center demand accelerates across the U.S., the scale and duration of agreements like these signal how large technology companies are increasingly acting as anchor customers for grid-scale renewable energy, shaping both energy markets and the pace of the clean energy transition.

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