Here’s a breakdown of the key announcements made by Google in the provided text:
Major Investment:
$25 billion investment: Google is investing over $25 billion across states in the PJM region over the next two years.Energy Capacity and Innovation Initiatives:
- Fusion Energy Agreement: Google has entered into the largest-ever direct corporate purchase agreement for fusion energy with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to accelerate advanced nuclear technology progress.
- hydropower Modernization: Google is investing $3 billion in a 20-year agreement with Brookfield Energy to modernize two hydropower facilities in Lancaster county,Pennsylvania.
- Grid Capacity and AI:
Google is applying advanced technology to ensure efficient use of power from the grid.
They are exploring how AI can help identify and deploy grid capacity more efficiently.
- Workforce Training for Grid Modernization:
Google is expanding a grant to the electrical training ALLIANCE (etA) to equip over 100,000 electrical workers with AI-powered learning tools and train 30,000 new apprentices by 2030.
This expansion aims to increase the projected pipeline of new electricians in Pennsylvania by 64%.
AI Skills Training:
AI Works for America: Google is launching this initiative, starting in Pennsylvania, to train American workers and students in essential AI skills through partnerships with employers, universities, skilled trades, and manufacturers.
* Free AI Training for Small Businesses: As part of the AI Works for America commitment, Google will offer free AI training to all small businesses in pennsylvania.
