Xcel Energy to Power New Google Data Center in Minnesota

The data center and associated Electric Service Agreement will provide a significant contribution to the state's economy.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Xcel Energy announced it will power a new Google data center in Pine Island, Minnesota. The agreement will support Google's core services and contribute to Minnesota's clean energy goals, while ensuring Xcel Energy's current customers do not see increased costs.

Why it matters

Data centers are critical infrastructure for the digital economy, and this partnership between Xcel Energy and Google demonstrates how large energy users can work with utilities to advance clean energy goals and support economic development in local communities.

The details

Under the agreement, Google will pay all costs for its new service, and Xcel Energy and Google are partnering to bring 1,900 megawatts of new clean energy to the grid, including 1,400 MW of wind, 200 MW of solar, and 300 MW of long-duration energy storage. Google will also cover any new grid infrastructure costs and has planned with Xcel Energy to ensure electricity in the area remains reliable and affordable for all of Xcel Energy's customers.

  • Xcel Energy recently signed the agreement to supply power for the Google data center.
  • The Electric Service Agreement will be filed for review with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in the coming weeks.

The players

Xcel Energy

A leading energy provider, dedicated to serving millions of customers with excellence and committed to leading the clean energy transition.

Google

A subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. whose mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission

The regulatory body that must formally approve the agreement between Xcel Energy and Google to supply power to the site.

Doug Loon

The president and CEO of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, who expressed excitement about the partnership between Google and Xcel Energy and the economic benefits it will bring to Minnesota.

Amanda Peterson Corio

The head of Data Center Energy at Google, who stated that the agreement supports Google's goal of expanding AI and cloud capabilities in a way that provides long-term value to the places they operate.

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What they’re saying

“Data centers are the backbone of the 21st century economy, and we're excited to work with Google to advance the prosperity of our region and ensure our current customers benefit.”

— Bria Shea, President of Xcel Energy–Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota (businesswire.com)

“Our commitment to Minnesota goes beyond building infrastructure; it's about being a responsible partner, neighbor, and a good citizen of the grid.”

— Amanda Peterson Corio, Head of Data Center Energy at Google (businesswire.com)

“Data centers are critical tools for economic development and growth in our state. Last year's law that extended incentives for operation of data centers while balancing environmental considerations like water and energy use is a model for other states.”

— Doug Loon, President and CEO of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce (businesswire.com)

What’s next

The Electric Service Agreement will be filed for review with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in the coming weeks. The MPUC must formally approve the agreement between Xcel Energy and Google to supply power to the site.

The takeaway

This partnership demonstrates how large energy users and utilities can work together to advance clean energy goals, support economic development, and ensure reliable and affordable electricity for all customers, even as demand for energy-intensive services like data centers continues to grow.