OGE wins Google contracts

OGE Energy Corp., through its operating subsidiary OG&E, announced it has secured contracts to supply power to three new Google data centers located in Muskogee and Stillwater, Oklahoma. Google initially announced these data centers last year, and the new Electric Service Agreements are designed to provide economic growth for the local communities and the state, while also contributing to grid stability and benefiting current OG&E customers. Under the terms of the agreement, Google has made a commitment to fully cover 100% of the costs associated with connecting the data center sites to the grid, as well as all contracted costs regardless of its energy usage. Furthermore, Google will also pay its proportional share of the power generation required to serve these facilities. Sean Trauschke, Chairman, President, and CEO of OGE Energy Corp., highlighted that this agreement safeguards current customers from bearing the costs of increased demand and supports Oklahoma's economic growth goals. This partnership also sets the foundation for a new large-load tariff that OG&E plans to submit to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) in the coming weeks. Will Conkling, Director, Energy and Power, Americas, for Google, emphasized the company's commitment to affordability for its neighbors in Stillwater and Muskogee, noting the addition of new generation resources to the grid and guaranteed upfront funding for infrastructure. As part of the arrangement, Google will also utilize power generation capacity from two solar facilities currently under construction. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt praised the agreement, stating it positions the state as a trusted partner for long-term investments that bolster the economy while maintaining low energy costs. The Electric Service Agreements and Capacity Purchase Agreements are pending formal approval by the OCC.