Google has secured 3 gigawatts of U.S. hydropower in a groundbreaking clean power pact. The $3 billion deal with Brookfield Asset Management includes two Pennsylvania hydropower facilities. Google will invest $25 billion in data centers across Pennsylvania and neighboring states over two years to power AI and cloud computing.

The tech industry’s demand for clean electricity is driving U.S. power consumption to record highs. Google’s parent company Alphabet’s president, Ruth Porat, will discuss the news at an AI summit in Pittsburgh, where $70 billion in AI and energy investments are expected. Google aims to ensure clean energy supply in the PJM region.

Google’s collaboration with Brookfield marks a significant step toward clean energy supply in the PJM region. Over the past year, Google has made innovative power purchase agreements for geothermal energy and advanced nuclear. The company is also partnering with PJM Interconnection to use AI to streamline the grid connection process for new power supplies.

In its latest deal, Google has signed an initial framework agreement with Brookfield Renewable Partners. The two Pennsylvania hydropower sites will be upgraded and relicensed as part of the agreement. Google plans to expand the deal to other parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest in the future.

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