Google secures historic corporate hydroelectric power agreement with Brookfield, the largest on record
In a significant stride towards a cleaner energy future, Google and Brookfield Asset Management announced the largest corporate clean power deal for hydroelectricity on July 15, 2025. The Hydro Framework Agreement will provide Google with up to 3,000 megawatts (MW) of hydroelectric power, marking a historic milestone in the corporate procurement of renewable hydro power[1][3][4].
### Key Details of the Hydro Framework Agreement
The agreement, which includes 20-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), will initially focus on the mid-Atlantic (PJM) and mid-continent (MISO) electricity markets, with the flexibility to expand into other U.S. regions[1]. The first contracted assets are Brookfield’s Holtwood and Safe Harbor hydroelectric facilities in Pennsylvania, providing around 670 MW with a combined value exceeding $3 billion[1].
This deal supports Google’s ambitious goal to operate entirely on 24/7 carbon-free energy, powering its data centers and other operations constantly without emissions[1][5]. The hydro projects included in the agreement will involve assets that will be relicensed, overhauled, or upgraded to extend their useful life and maintain or increase power output to the grid.
### Aligning Ambitions for Clean Energy
The Hydro Framework Agreement aligns with both Brookfield’s and Google’s commitment to expanding clean energy infrastructure and providing reliable, sustainable power at scale[1][2][3][4][5]. Amanda Peterson Corio, Head of Data Center Energy at Google, highlighted the importance of this partnership, saying, "This agreement is a significant step forward in ensuring clean energy supply for Google's operations."
The addition of clean energy sources was the key driver of the decoupling of emissions from electricity usage at Google. As digitalization and artificial intelligence drive growing electricity demands, delivering power at scale and from a range of sources becomes increasingly crucial[6]. Hydropower offers dependable, homegrown, carbon-free electricity that creates jobs and builds a stronger grid.
### A Step Towards a Sustainable Future
The partnership between Google and Brookfield demonstrates the role that hydropower can play in helping hyperscale customers meet their energy goals. This agreement not only represents the largest such deal ever for hydroelectric power but also sets a benchmark for corporate procurement of renewable hydro power[1]. By signing this deal, Google reaffirms its dedication to responsibly growing the digital infrastructure that powers daily life for people, communities, and businesses, while striving to reach net zero emissions across its operations and value chain by 2030[7].
Sources: [1] Google Blog: [Link] [2] Brookfield Asset Management: [Link] [3] Brookfield Renewable: [Link] [4] Reuters: [Link] [5] Google's 24/7 CFE Ambition: [Link] [6] Google's Carbon Emissions Reduction: [Link] [7] Google's Environmental Targets: [Link]
This collaboration between Google and Brookfield Asset Management, as evidenced by the Hydro Framework Agreement, underscores the pivotal role of technology in facilitating the procurement of renewable hydro power at scale. By investing in the overhaul and upgrading of hydroelectric facilities, Google aims to power its operations with 24/7 carbon-free energy, thereby advancing its commitment to a sustainable future.
