Google and Georgia Power Agree to Nuclear Plant Upgrades

Google and Georgia Power announced an agreement on September 21, 2026, to increase the electricity capacity of the Plant Vogtle and Plant Hatch nuclear facilities. The deal focuses on nuclear uprates—modifications to turbines, pumps, motors, and cooling systems—that are expected to add between 96 and 100 megawatts of new capacity to the electric grid.

Under the subscription-based program, Google will pay a premium for emission-free electricity and receive Zero-Emission Credits. This arrangement is projected to provide approximately $900 million in benefits to other Georgia Power customers over the life of the units by shielding residential and industrial users from the costs of the infrastructure improvements. The project will also utilize state and federal tax credits and a pending loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy.

The initiative addresses the surging electricity demand from AI-driven data centers and helps Google meet its clean energy goals. While the Georgia Public Service Commission has already approved improvements at Plant Vogtle, the commission's approval is still required for the upgrades at Plant Hatch and the new Nuclear Uprate tariff structure.