Google to invest $25B in AI data centers across largest US electric grid over next 2 years

Investment Overview - Google will invest $25 billion in data centers over the next two years to support its artificial intelligence initiatives [1][4] - The investment announcement is expected to be made at an AI summit attended by President Trump [1][2] Energy Infrastructure - Google plans to spend an additional $3 billion to upgrade two hydroelectric plants in Pennsylvania, which have a combined capacity of over 670 megawatts [4] - This funding is part of a 20-year agreement with Brookfield Asset Management to purchase 3,000 megawatts of hydroelectric power across the U.S. [4][5] Regional Focus - The initial focus of Google's investment will be in the mid-Atlantic area and mid-continent markets [5] - The PJM Interconnection, which covers 13 states, is the largest electric grid in the U.S. and is facing challenges in meeting the rising demand from data centers [5][6] Industry Context - President Trump is expected to announce $70 billion in AI and energy investments at the summit [6] - Other tech leaders, such as Mark Zuckerberg, are also significantly increasing their investments in AI infrastructure [7]