The first contracts under the HFA cover Brookfield’s Holtwood and Safe Harbor hydroelectric facilities in Pennsylvania, with a combined capacity of 670 megawatts (MW) and a value exceeding $3 billion. These 20-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) will supply clean energy to Google’s operations within the PJM electricity market in the mid-Atlantic region. The agreement structure ensures Brookfield can continue meeting existing obligations to other power consumers, such as Amtrak, from the Safe Harbor facility.
Through the HFA, Google can access electricity from up to 3GW of hydroelectric assets that Brookfield will re-license, refurbish, or upgrade to extend their operational life and enhance grid stability. The partnership initially targets the PJM and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) markets, with potential to expand to other U.S. regions. This initiative responds to the rising energy needs driven by digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence advancements.
Amanda Peterson Corio, Google’s head of data center energy, stated: “At Google, we’re dedicated to responsibly growing the digital infrastructure that powers daily life for people, communities and businesses. This collaboration with Brookfield is a significant step forward, ensuring clean energy supply in the PJM region where we operate. Hydropower is a proven, low-cost technology, offering dependable, homegrown, carbon-free electricity that creates jobs and builds a stronger grid for all.”
Connor Teskey, president of Brookfield Asset Management, highlighted the role of hydropower in sustainable energy, saying: “Our partnership with Google demonstrates the critical role that hydropower can play in helping hyperscale customers meet their energy goals. Delivering power at scale and from a range of sources will be required to meet the growing electricity demands from digitalisation and artificial intelligence.”
The agreement is anticipated to generate employment opportunities, bolster local economies, and improve grid reliability through the modernization of hydroelectric facilities. By leveraging hydropower’s reliability, Brookfield and Google aim to advance a sustainable energy landscape while addressing the increasing energy demands of digital services across the United States.
