Google inks massive Utah geothermal deal to power potential data center

Google inks massive Utah geothermal deal to power potential data center

News Clipsltrib.com·Milford, Beaver County, UT·9/2/2026

Google has signed a significant geothermal energy deal with Fervo Energy in Utah to potentially power a future data center. The agreement involves Fervo's Cape Station near Milford, which could supply up to 1 gigawatt of clean energy to the tech giant. This move is being praised by clean energy advocates.

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Google has announced a major geothermal energy agreement with Fervo Energy in Utah, signaling a potential power source for a new data center. The deal centers on Fervo's Cape Station, located outside Milford, which was constructed in 2023. The plant is expected to provide up to 1 gigawatt of energy to Google's operations.

Clean energy advocates have lauded this agreement as a significant step forward. While the article mentions a "potential data center," the focus is on securing a substantial clean energy supply in the state.