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Google secures 20-year nuclear power supply, adds 890 MW to meet data centre demand

Google will secure an additional 890 megawatts of generation capacity from existing U.S. nuclear power plants to meet rising electricity demand from AI data centres. Google and Constellation Energy signed a 20-year power purchase agreement to supply 890 MW to the PJM grid by upgrading equipment at six nuclear plants across Illinois, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Constellation plans to invest at least $4.3 billion, with initial supply in 2028.

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Illinois data centre boom may yield 121,000 jobs but only 2,800 permanent

Planned investment of $57 billion in data centres in the U.S. state of Illinois over the next decade could generate more than 120,000 jobs, studies said. Most would be temporary or indirect roles tied to construction, supply chains and higher consumer spending. After facilities are completed, direct permanent employment is estimated at about 2,800. Analysts also cited potential property-tax revenue and possible rises in household electricity bills as demand increases.

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AI drives U.S. power demand to record highs, outlook shows

U.S. electricity demand is expected to set consecutive records in 2026 and 2027, driven by expanding AI data centres, growing cryptocurrency infrastructure and electrification of heating and transport, according to an outlook cited by Cryptopolitan. The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast demand rising from 419.5 billion kWh in 2025 to 435.6 billion kWh in 2027. It also expects higher wholesale power prices in 2026, with regional differences.