Brookfield and Google Ink Agreement to Deliver up to 3,000 MW of Hydroelectricity in US
Brookfield Asset Management, Brookfield Renewable, and Google have signed a Hydro Framework Agreement to deliver up to 3,000 MW of carbon-free hydroelectric power across the US, starting with USD 3 billion in contracts for Brookfield’s 670 MW Holtwood and Safe Harbor hydroelectric facilities in Pennsylvania.
July 17, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
The first contracts executed under the HFA are for Brookfield’s Holtwood and Safe Harbor hydroelectric facilities in Pennsylvania, representing more than USD 3 billion of power and 670 MW of capacity.
The HFA represents a significant step forward in Brookfield’s strategy to deliver flexible, dispatchable clean energy solutions to the technology sector and supports Google’s ambition to power its operations with 24/7 carbon-free energy.
Under the HFA, Google has the ability to procure carbon-free electricity from up to 3,000 MW of hydroelectric assets that will be relicensed, overhauled, or upgraded to extend the assets’ useful life and continue adding power to the grid. The first contracted assets consist of hydroelectric facilities in Pennsylvania that Brookfield is relicensing. Brookfield and Google will initially focus on the mid-Atlantic (PJM) and mid-continent (MISO) electricity markets, with the flexibility to expand into other U.S. regions.
Commenting on the development, Amanda Peterson Corio, Head of Data Center Energy from Google said, “At Google, we’re dedicated to responsibly growing the digital infrastructure that powers daily life for people, communities and businesses. This collaboration with Brookfield is a significant step forward, ensuring a clean energy supply in the PJM region where we operate. Hydropower is a proven, low-cost technology, offering dependable, homegrown, carbon-free electricity that creates jobs and builds a stronger grid for all."
Connor Teskey, President of Brookfield Asset Management, commented, “Our partnership with Google demonstrates the critical role that hydropower can play in helping hyperscale customers meet their energy goals. Delivering power at scale and from a range of sources will be required to meet the growing electricity demands from digitalisation and artificial intelligence.”
The 20-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for Brookfield’s Holtwood and Safe Harbor hydroelectric facilities in Pennsylvania will support Google’s operations across PJM. The transaction structure allows Brookfield to maintain existing commitments to power consumers such as Amtrak from the Safe Harbor facility.
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