Google signs data center deal that includes 20-year commitment to add new clean energy

• Google signs 20-year deal with DTE Energy to produce 2.7 GW of clean energy
• Data center will only use 1 GW – 1.7 GW is designed for neighboring communities
• Google’s $10 million Energy Impact Fund will also help residents improve their energy efficiency.

Google has confirmed that the company has signed a new data center contract in Michigan, in partnership with the state’s DTE Energy, and that it will have much broader implications for the local economy and sustainability.

As part of the deal, Google will finance 2.7 GW of new clean energy capacity through the 20-year contract, including a combination of solar and battery storage.