Group 1 - Google has entered into an agreement with Brookfield Renewable Partners to purchase over $3 billion worth of carbon-free hydropower to support its data centers and advance global clean energy transition [1][3] - The initial contracts include a 20-year power purchase agreement totaling $3 billion, with Google set to procure 670 megawatts of electricity from two hydropower plants in Pennsylvania [3] - This agreement is part of a broader framework that allows Google to purchase up to 3,000 megawatts of electricity, highlighting the increasing demand for power from large tech companies as they expand their data centers [3] Group 2 - The growing power demand from data centers, driven by the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies, is revitalizing interest in renewable energy sources [3] - Despite the potential increase in carbon emissions from expanding data centers, tech companies can continue to pursue net-zero goals by sourcing renewable energy [3] - Brookfield Renewable Partners plans to meet the new power supply requirements through upgrades and renovations of its Holtwood and Safe Harbor hydropower facilities in Pennsylvania [3]