Overview

• On August 4, Google finalized deals with Indiana Michigan Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority to reduce AI data center power draw during peak demand periods.
• These agreements represent the first time Google’s demand response programs have explicitly targeted machine learning workloads at its data centers.
• Indiana Michigan Power filed a joint contract with Google at the Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission on July 30 to support grid capacity with flexible ML compute adjustments.
• The initiative extends a 2024 pilot with Omaha Public Power District, where Google cut ML power use in three grid events to test load-shifting capabilities.
• As load flexibility remains nascent and limited to select sites, Google seeks broader regulatory approvals and partnerships to integrate demand response within its 24/7 carbon-free energy strategy.