OG&E has struck a landmark deal with Google to power three massive new data centers coming to Muskogee and Stillwater, and the utility says the agreement is built to protect current customers.
“OG&E is pleased to support Google and together advance growth in our home state, ensuring our current customers benefit from data center expansion that meets the technology needs of the 21st century economy at some of the lowest rates in the country,” said Sean Trauschke, Chairman, President and CEO of OGE Energy Corp. “This unique agreement is a model for future data center partnerships and forms the basis for a new large-load tariff that OG&E will submit in the coming weeks that protects our current customers from bearing the costs of this growing demand and Oklahoma’s goals for economic growth.”
Google will pay 100% of the cost to connect the sites to the grid and cover all contracted power costs, even if its usage fluctuates. The company will also contribute generation capacity from two new solar facilities now under construction.
“Energy innovation and ratepayer protection go hand in hand in the communities where we operate data centers across Oklahoma and around the world,” said Will Conkling, Director, Energy and Power, Americas, Google. “This landmark partnership with OG&E demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding affordability for our Stillwater and Muskogee neighbors, adding new generation resources to the grid while providing guaranteed upfront funding to cover the cost of building new infrastructure.”
OG&E says the deal strengthens the grid, supports economic growth, and keeps residential rates low, which are already 19% below the regional average. The agreement will also form the basis of a new “large‑load” tariff designed to shield everyday customers from the cost of big industrial users.
Governor Kevin Stitt praised the partnership as a win for affordability and long‑term investment.
“Oklahoma’s abundant and reliable energy supply positions the state as a trusted partner for companies, like Google, to make long-term investments that diversify and bolster our economy,” said Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma. “With any new infrastructure developments, Oklahoma is committed to keeping energy costs low for families and small businesses. OG&E’s contract with Google reflects that ongoing commitment while continuing to support Oklahoma’s competitive edge for job creation.”
The contracts now head to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for formal review.
