Google strikes agreements with 2 grid operators to restructure data center demand

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ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – A new contract between Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) and Google may save you money on future electric bills. I&M announced on Monday that it had filed a special, joint contract with Google designed to reduce the stress on the power grid as much as possible. The Fortune 100 company will "leverage new capabilities" to reduce electricity demand during peak hours, postponing the activities that use the most energy. Directo…

Google strikes agreements with 2 grid operators to restructure data center demand

Google announced Monday that it has struck agreements with two regional grid operators to reduce its data center demand at times when the grid is under more strain.  The tech giant unveiled agreements with Indiana Michigan Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority to shift certain workloads to limit the stress on the grid in a process…

Google agrees to pause AI workloads when power demand spikes

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Google Agrees To Curb Power Use For AI Data Centres - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Google has signed agreements with two US electric utilities to reduce its AI data centre power consumption during times of surging demand on the grid when energy-intensive AI use outpaces power supplies. Utilities in the country have been inundated with requests for electricity for Big Tech’s AI data centres, with demand eclipsing total available power supplies in some areas. That power crunch has led to concerns about spiking bills for everyda…

Google agrees to curb power use for AI data centres

Will apply to peak consumption periods.

Google agrees to curb power use for AI data centers to ease strain on US grid when demand surges

Utilities in the country have been inundated with requests for electricity for Big Tech's AI data centers, with demand eclipsing total available power supplies in some areas