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Google Adds 900 MW of Texas Solar
Google signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) and is the anchor customer of the Orion I, Orion II and Orion III solar projects located in Milam County, Texas.
Google's New Nuclear Clean Energy Agreement
To accelerate the clean energy transition across the U.S., Google is signing the world’s first corporate agreement to purchase nuclear energy from multiple small modular reactors (SMR) to be developed by Kairos Power, a deal the tech company says will enable up to 500 MW of new 24/7 carbon-free power to U.S. electricity grids and help more communities benefit from clean and affordable nuclear power.
Google Adopts Solar in Indiana
Google signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the electricity from Honeysuckle Solar in Indiana.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 111 — Google’s Climate Journey — Decarbonization Within Reach
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Savannah Goodman, Data and Software Climate Solutions Lead at Google, talks about Google's ambitious 24/7 carbon-free energy goal and the innovative tools Google is developing to decarbonize not only its operations but also to influence the broader energy grid. She reveals their use of Time-Based Energy Attribute Certificates (T-EACs) and how this technology can change the procurement of energy across all industries and deliver clean energy to the grid in times and places where it’s needed.
Google Signs Solar PPA
Tech company Google signed a 12-year power purchase agreement to purchase renewable energy from a 435-megawatt (MWdc) solar project.
Google Data Center to Add Wind Power
Google's future data center in Mesa, Arizona, will be powered by wind energy.
Google Partners for DAC
Tech company Google announced a new deal to purchase carbon removal credits to decarbonize the global economy and reach its goal of net zero emissions across its operations.
Google Adds 128 MW Texas Solar
Google signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 128 megawatts of sustainable electricity from X-ELIO's Bell Solar PV Plant located in Texas.
Google Signs Agreement for 1.5 GW of Solar
Tech company Google signed a strategic long-term agreement initially covering 1.5GWp of solar project development until 2030 and with an option for future expansion.
Tech Companies Seek Supplier Action for Scope 3 Footprint
Tech companies including AWS, Digital Realty, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Schneider Electric, are calling for all suppliers serving data centers to support greater transparency in Scope 3 emissions in an effort to lower the industry's carbon footprint.
Google's Environmental Report 2024
Google's 2024 Environmental Report provides an overview of the company's sustainability strategy, targets, and annual progress toward them. Among the highlights to explore are the company's efforts to harness technology — particularly AI — to drive positive environmental change and operate the business sustainably. And the challenges? Total GHG emissions increased 13% year-over-year in 2023, primarily driven by increased data center energy consumption and supply chain emissions.
Google Reports Increased Emissions
Google announced that its emissions increased by 13% in 2023 and a total of 48% compared to its baseline year of 2019 from increased data center energy consumption and supply chain emissions.
How Google is working with utilities to create a new model for clean energy
Google is launching a first-of-its-kind clean energy partnership built around a new clean transition rate that can be replicated in many electricity markets across the United States. Over the past two years, the company has worked with partners across the U.S. to create a new, scalable pathway for utilities and large energy users to invest in clean firm capacity and accelerate the commercial deployment of advanced, clean technologies like geothermal energy.
Google Partners for Clean Transition Tariff
Google entered into a partnership to harness its electricity demand and deploy clean energy.
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Nucor Partner for Clean Energy
Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nucor announced agreements to explore new and innovative approaches to support carbon-free energy generation.
Google, Meta, Microsoft, Salesforce Pledge 20M Tons Carbon Removal
Google, Meta, Microsoft and Salesforce announced the Symbiosis Coalition, an advance market commitment for nature-based removal credits in the voluntary carbon market.
Google, Universities Pledge to Improve Semiconductor Energy Efficiency
Google, Vital Integration of Environmental Electronics, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and the Florida Semiconductor Institute signed a pledge to improve the energy efficiency of semiconductors.
Google, Microsoft Launch Initiative to Scale Clean Energy Tech
Google LLC and Microsoft Corporation announced they will work together across the electricity ecosystem to develop new business models and aggregate their demand for advanced clean electricity technologies.
Google Sets Aim for $35 Million in Carbon Credits
Google has pledged to match the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase program and plans to contract for at least $35 million worth of carbon removal credits over the next 12 months.
United Adds Embraer, Google to Sustainable Flight Fund
United Airlines announced the 22 corporate partners that will make up The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund.
Google Signs European PPAs, Adds 700 MW Clean Power
Google announced power purchase agreements for more than 700 megawatts of clean energy — including the largest offshore wind projects to date in The Netherlands.
Google Builds Data Center With Off-Site Heat Recovery
Google announced it has begun construction on a new data center in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire that will handle off-site heat recovery.
Google's Project Green Light Reduces Emissions
Google’s research initiative Green Light found road transportation emissions can be lowered by optimizing traffic light plans.
DEI Impact Award Winners Honored At NZF in Phoenix
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) honored the recipients of its inaugural DEI Impact Awards at the Net Zero Forum Fall on Sept. 20, at the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Arizona.
Google Signs Wind PPA for North Carolina
Google announced a power purchase agreement for the full 189 MW capacity of Timbermill Wind to be constructed in North Carolina.
Google Joins SAF Program
Google joined the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program operated by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), a B2B travel platform, and Shell Aviation.
Google Partners on Environmental Justice Program
Google is partnering on a framework agreement to support over 80 distributed solar PV projects totaling 500 MWAC that aligns with an environmental justice program that will benefit more than 25,000 families in low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities.
Google Signs PPA in Netherlands, Belgium
Google signed two power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Belgium and the Netherlands as part of the technology company’s goal to operate carbon-free energy by 2030.
Google Signs Wind PPA
Google signed a 150 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) for renewable energy generated by Helena Wind Farm for the next 15 years.
Google Signs 12-year CPPA for Wind Power in Scotland
Google signed a 12-year corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA) for 100 MW of power from the Moray West offshore wind development in Scotland
