Google funds energy upgrades as company builds power-hungry data center
Google is donating $1.5 million for home weatherization in Montgomery, Lincoln, Pike, and Warren counties in mid-Missouri. This initiative aims to reduce energy bills and improve efficiency as the company builds a large data center between Columbia and St. Louis. The Northeast Community Action Corporation (NECAC) will implement the upgrades.
Google is investing $1.5 million into home weatherization projects across mid-Missouri, specifically targeting Montgomery, Lincoln, Pike, and Warren counties. This initiative, carried out by the social services nonprofit Northeast Community Action Corporation (NECAC), aims to help residents reduce their energy bills by funding home improvements such as insulation, window upgrades, and more efficient heating and cooling systems.
The tech giant's investment comes as it is constructing a significant data center between Columbia and St. Louis, addressing concerns about the new facility's substantial energy demands. Jana Rose Schleis, a News Producer at KBIA, covers energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and rural communities, providing context for the local impact of such developments.