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energy3 days ago•22 min saved

Google’s $4.3B Nuclear Uprate Deal with Constellation Targets AI Power Crunch

Google has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy to fund over $4.3 billion in upgrades to 11 nuclear reactors across Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The deal aims to add 890 megawatts of new nuclear capacity to the PJM grid by 2028, addressing the massive power demands of AI data centers. A separate 15-year agreement for 2,700 megawatts ensures revenue for existing plants, while a five-year technology alliance will integrate Google Cloud and Gemini Enterprise into Constellation’s grid operations.

via The Verge|

#constellation-energy #data-centers #energy

business4 days ago•19 min saved

Google and Constellation Sign 20-Year Nuclear Deal to Add 890 MW to PJM Grid

Google and Constellation Energy have announced a 20-year power purchase agreement to add 890 megawatts of new nuclear capacity to the PJM grid. The deal involves upgrading 11 nuclear units in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, with the first upgrades expected by 2028. This agreement includes a separate 15-year supply contract for 2,700 megawatts and a five-year technology partnership to integrate AI into grid operations.

via Yahoo Finance|

#ai-infrastructure #business #constellation-energy

technology4 months ago•59 min saved

Google taps households to power data centers with distributed home energy

Google has struck a three-year deal with Voltus to draw electricity from thousands of U.S. households—via devices like smart thermostats and home batteries—to power its data centers. The plan would aggregate up to about 100 MW annually across the PJM grid, supplementing centralized plants rather than replacing them. Participation is voluntary and scale is uncertain, but the approach could reduce traditional generation needs while Google keeps larger-scale options on the table.

via TechRadar|

#data-centers #distributed-energy-resources #google

energy1 year ago•4 min saved

Pennsylvania and Governors Call for Major Overhaul of US Power Grid Amid Rising Costs

Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro threatened to leave the PJM power grid if it doesn't reform to better address surging energy costs, citing issues like rising demand from data centers and infrastructure challenges. The summit highlighted frustrations with the current system, with calls for increased state influence and potential alternatives like forming a separate grid or renegotiating participation in power auctions. The debate underscores the urgent need for grid modernization amid rising energy demands and costs.

via Fortune|

#energy #energy-bills #energy-policy