Google commits to increasing energy abundance and reliability for Texans

Google is committed to responsibly growing our infrastructure by bringing new energy resources onto the grid, paying for costs associated with our operations, and supporting community energy efficiency initiatives. Operating some of the industry's most energy-efficient data centers, Google ensures that as we grow, we increase the local energy supply and long-term capacity to meet demand.

One of our new Haskell data centers (announced today) will be co-located with — or built directly alongside — a new solar and battery energy storage plant, creating the first industrial park to be developed through Google’s partnership with Intersect and TPG Rise Climate announced last year. This approach to co-locating energy supply with data center load is a crucial strategy to reduce the need for new infrastructure and optimize existing grid utilization — easing demands on the Texas grid.

To date, Google has contracted to add more than 6,200 megawatts (MW) of net new energy generation and capacity to the Texas electricity grid through power purchase agreements (PPAs) with energy developers such as AES Corporation, Enel North America, Intersect, Clearway, ENGIE, SB Energy, Ørsted, and X-Elio.

In addition, we announced a $30 million Energy Impact Fund to scale and accelerate energy initiatives throughout Texas over the next three years, starting in 2026. Google will establish a funding application process for community partners and local organizations, with a focus on energy affordability, home and public school weatherization, and energy efficiency and energy workforce development.