On May 13, 2025, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada officially gave the green light to a visionary initiative under the Clean Transition Tariff (CTT) — an innovative utility rate model designed to unlock new pathways for large energy users and utilities to invest in clean, reliable, and around-the-clock energy.
A Bold Leap into the Future
At the heart of this deal is a powerful alliance with Fervo Energy, the advanced geothermal developer behind Project Red a nextgeneration geothermal plant designed to deliver 115 megawatts of continuous, carbon-free energy to Nevada's grid. This power will fuel Google’s Nevada data centers and cloud region, pushing the company closer to its ambitious 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE) goal.
Unlike traditional renewable sources, enhanced geothermal technology provides a stable, uninterrupted power supply, offering a tantalizing glimpse into a post-fossil fuel world. With the backing of NV Energy, Google’s move represents a decisive break from intermittent renewables and a pivot towards 24/7 clean power reliability.
What Makes the CTT Different?
The Clean Transition Tariff is more than just a new energy rate it’s a scalable policy tool. One that empowers businesses and utilities to work hand-in-hand in decarbonizing electricity markets. Experts believe it could be replicated in other U.S. states, and the buzz is already growing in policy circles across the country.
The CTT offers a blueprint for decarbonizing tech infrastructure at scale — aligning with Google’s mission to be the first major company to run entirely on carbon-free energy, every hour of every day, by 2030.
Why This Matters
Google’s clean energy partnership is more than a corporate sustainability win it’s a proof of concept for how the public and private sectors can join forces to accelerate the clean energy transition. It’s a bold statement to other tech giants, policymakers, and energy providers: the future of energy is clean, continuous, and collaborative.
With Nevada as the launchpad, and geothermal energy as the fuel, the question is no longer if this model will spread — but how fast.
Want More?
Follow the journey on Google’s official blog — for updates on clean energy initiatives, advanced technologies, and other bold steps toward a sustainable planet.
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