Why Google is paying to upgrade nuclear power plants

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By Emily JonesOct 13, 2026, 4:45 am80 ptsTrending
Last week, the Georgia Public Service Commission voted to approve a new deal between Georgia Power and the tech giant Google. Starting in 2028, Google will help pay for upgrades to the state’s nuclear reactors. “So, around 100 megawatts of carbon-free energy, paid for by somebody else,” PSC Commissioner…

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