Alphabet’s Google will finance capacity increases at Southern Co.’s Vogtle and Hatch nuclear plants in Georgia. These upgrades will add approximately 96 megawatts of new electricity supply.
The investment addresses surging energy demand from Google’s expanding data centers and artificial intelligence initiatives. A proposed new tariff structures the deal, pending regulatory approval.
This arrangement shields residential and industrial customers from the costs associated with the upgrades. The move reflects a broader trend of technology companies securing carbon-free, 24/7 nuclear power for computational needs.