SUSTAINABILITY
s data centres become the foundation of the global digital economy, securing energy sustainably has emerged as one of the sector’ s most pressing priorities. The growth of AI workloads, cloud computing and edge infrastructure is intensifying electricity demand, requiring operators to balance scale with sustainability.
Through innovative energy procurement strategies, companies such as Google, Microsoft and Amazon are reshaping how the industry sources power – not only to reduce emissions but also to ensure long-term energy resilience. So – what are some of the latest sustainable energy procurement initiatives at the forefront of the industry?
Google invests in geothermal power In February 2026, Ormat Technologies announced a long-term geothermal portfolio Power Purchase Agreement( PPA) with NV Energy to supply up to 150MW of clean-firm electricity to Google’ s data centre operations in Nevada. Enabled through NV Energy’ s Clean Transition Tariff( CTT), the agreement represents a model approach to sustainable procurement by pairing investment stability with carbon-free generation.
Doron Blachar, CEO of Ormat Technologies, says:“ AI is fundamentally increasing electricity demand across the technology sector, and geothermal power is uniquely positioned to deliver the reliable, carbon-free power required to support that growth.
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