Entergy and Google Formalize 20-Year Data Center Power Partnership in Arkansas
What happened
Entergy and Google formalized a 20-year partnership regarding a data center campus located in West Memphis, Arkansas. The facility will support Google's various products, including YouTube, internet searches, and Gmail. The project is expected to result in a nearly $6 monthly increase for Entergy customers over the two decades, though Entergy has not disclosed the exact energy demand from Google.
Why it matters
The agreement establishes a major, long-term power supply contract for Google's operations within the state. This introduces significant economic activity and a potential tax base into Arkansas. The matter has been tabled before the state's Joint Energy Committee for further review.
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Who could feel it
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Entergy might secure long-term revenue through the large-scale power supply contract.
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The entities involved
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Entergy
American energy company
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Google
American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
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Arkansas
state of the United States of America
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