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OpenAI Pledges Site-Specific Energy Plans to Shield Local Power Bills

The company now spells out funding for dedicated power or new grid capacity, mirroring recent vows by Microsoft.

Overview

  • Each Stargate campus will adopt a locally tailored community plan shaped by resident input and local concerns.
  • OpenAI says measures may include fully funded dedicated power and storage or paying for new generation and transmission where required.
  • The company commits that operations will not raise electricity prices for nearby communities and will coordinate with utilities to act as flexible loads during peak demand.
  • Plans also prioritize minimizing water use through low-water or closed-loop cooling and include protections for local ecosystems.
  • The update refines the $500 billion Stargate buildout backed by Oracle and follows Microsoft’s recent commitments to cover utility costs and reduce water consumption at U.S. data centers.