Iberdrola's US subsidiary, Avangrid, has announced the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Google for more than 100 megawatts (MW) of energy from the 'Leaning Juniper IIB' project. The project, located in Gilliam County, Oregon, will supply energy to Google's data centers in nearby The Dalles.

Project Details and Capacity

Avangrid will repower its existing 'Leaning Juniper IIB' energy project, significantly upgrading the facility and replacing existing components with modern equipment. This will extend the project's life, while improving its efficiency and increasing energy production to feed electricity into the grid.

Once completed, 'Leaning Juniper IIB' is expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately 31,000 US homes a year. The Northern Wasco County Public Utility District will be responsible for delivering the energy from 'Leaning Juniper IIB' to Google's data centers in The Dalles.

The original 'Leaning Juniper IIB' is a wind energy facility built in 2010. It has paid approximately EUR 12.7 million (USD15 Million) in property taxes since it began operating.

Google's Data Center Operations

Google opened its first self-owned and directly operated data center in The Dalles in 2006 and has since expanded its presence. These data centers power Google Cloud, AI innovations and other digital products and services that people and organizations use every day, such as Search, Maps and Workspace.

The project will provide more than 100 MW to support Google's data center operations in The Dalles.

Investment and Economic Impact

The project involves an investment of nearly EUR 170 million (£140 M) in north-central Oregon. Construction will employ 150 people, most of them unionised workers in Oregon. The project is expected to generate approximately EUR 17 million (USD 20 Million) in taxes over its lifetime, which will support a variety of public services, particularly in education.

This includes a Strategic Investment Programme (SIP) agreement with Gilliam County that will provide Local Improvement Payments totalling EUR 2.3 million (USD 2.8 Million) over the next decade.

Avangrid's Oregon Operations and Community Involvement

Avangrid has been part of the Gilliam County community for more than 15 years. The company owns and operates approximately 2.5GW of energy generation capacity in Oregon. Avangrid employs approximately 375 people in the state, supporting operations both on the ground and from its corporate office in Portland. Through Avangrid's community sponsorship programme, 'Leaning Juniper II' has also contributed to local libraries, preschools and fire departments.

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