Google has partnered with DTE Energy to develop a new data centre in Michigan, supported by a commitment to enable 2.7 GW of new clean energy resources for the local grid. The project is structured to supply round-the-clock clean power directly to the grid, with a site in Van Buren township currently under evaluation. The data centre’s electricity demand will be met through solar power, advanced energy storage technologies, and demand flexibility measures.
The clean energy supply will be facilitated through a clean capacity acceleration agreement with DTE Energy, aligned with structures similar to the Clean Transition Tariff. Additionally, Google will bear the full cost of its electricity consumption and infrastructure requirements, ensuring that its operations do not increase costs for local consumers while contributing to long-term grid resilience. Furthermore, the agreement includes the introduction of an Energy Impact Fund valued at $10 million, aimed at supporting energy affordability initiatives across Michigan.
In February 2026, TotalEnergies entered into two long-term power purchase agreements to supply 1,000 MW of solar capacity to Google for its data centres in Texas over a 15-year period. The agreements cover renewable electricity generation of approximately 28 TWh during the contract term. Power will be sourced from two solar projects, namely the 805 MWp Wichita project and the 195 MWp Mustang Creek project.
REGlobal’s Views: Google is a major procurer of renewable energy across the globe and one of the largest corporate procurers of clean energy and has been increasing its renewable energy procurement across the world to cater to energy demand from data centers. Data center growth is leading to a rapid rise in energy demand across different states in the US. In many regions, this demand is now being served by a combination of solar and battery storage.