# Google Eyes Large ‘Virtual Power Plant’ for Data Centers

- Source: NYT > Science
- Published: 2026-10-22T11:30:06+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/climate/google-voltus-virtual-power-plant.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/google-eyes-large-virtual-power-plant-for-data-centers-7911e2/

The tech giant is funding one of the nation’s largest “virtual power plants,” which would pay homes and businesses to adjust their energy use when grids are strained.

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