Xcel Pine Island Google Data Center

Xcel Energy has announced it will power a new Google data center in Pine Island.

The data center and associated Electric Service Agreement will provide a significant contribution to the state’s economy, including a large buildout of new clean energy projects that will contribute to Minnesota’s clean energy goals while ensuring that Xcel Energy’s current customers benefit as a result of this growth.

Xcel Energy recently signed an agreement to supply power for the Google data center that will support core services — including Workspace, Search, YouTube and Maps. 

Xcel Energy is committed to ensuring that new large loads do not increase costs for existing customers and that service remains reliable.

Under the agreement, Google will pay all costs for its new service in line with its typical practices and Minnesota’s regulatory and legislative requirements for large loads.

As part of the agreement, Xcel and Google are partnering to bring 1,900 megawatts of new clean energy to the grid. In addition, Google will cover any new grid infrastructure costs associated with the project.

The Electric Service Agreement will be filed for review with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in the coming weeks.

The MPUC must formally approve the agreement between Xcel Energy and Google to supply power to the site.