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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — So here’s the scoop: at a lively shindig with state and local bigwigs, Entergy Arkansas spills the beans about juicing up Google’s new $4 billion tech adventure in Arkansas. It’s big, like set-your-clocks big.
Google’s whopping investment is all about cloud and AI smarts. There’s a shiny new data center springing up in West Memphis. Yeah, Arkansas is getting some Google love for the first time. On top of that, Google’s laying down a cool $25 million Energy Impact Fund. It’s their way of giving local energy costs a breather. They’re all in with home weatherization, fancy energy efficiency tech, and beefing up the energy workforce.
“We’re thrilled to buddy up with Google,” says Entergy Arkansas President and CEO Laura Landreaux. “This $4 billion tech marvel and the $25 million fund? That’s community love, folks. We’re here to light up Arkansas and Google’s helping us shine.”
Google’s footing the entire energy tab for the facility. This setup is dropping $1.1 billion worth of goodness over the contract’s life. Plus, all Entergy Arkansas customers get a break on electricity rates. Big players like Google mean those electricity costs spread wider, making power cheaper for everyone. Neat, right?
The center’s getting juiced by Entergy Arkansas’s power-packed grid. Throw in a 600-megawatt solar project and a 350-megawatt battery system in Jefferson County, and you’re cooking. Google’s ready to shell out for these power moves. Entergy has filed for the green light from the Arkansas Public Service Commission. It’s all about keeping the lights on, boosting grid toughness, and keeping bills in check.
Landreaux is amped. “Tech giants are eyeing us because our power’s reliable and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Big guys like Google pave the way for infrastructure boosts, powering not just their gig but firming up the whole grid,” she notes.
Landreaux mentions, “Our cutting-edge grid is not just about powering stuff. It’s creating jobs, and strengthening our community – a brighter tomorrow for Arkansas. And hats off to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas General Assembly for laying down policies that let us power up Google’s dreams. That’s visionary leadership doing its thing.”
About Entergy Arkansas
Entergy Arkansas, LLC lights up about 735,000 homes in 63 counties. They’re in cahoots with Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR), reaching 3 million souls across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. They’re all about growing, toughing up the energy grid while keeping costs on a leash. Clean energy? They’re on it with gas, nuclear, and renewables. They’re a Fortune 500 champ hanging its hat in New Orleans, boasting a team of about 12,000. Learn more at entergyarkansas.com and connect with @EntergyARK on social media.
Related Details:
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Investment Breakdown:
- Google Technology Investment: $4 billion
- Energy Impact Fund: $25 million
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Energy Projects:
- Solar Project: 600 megawatts
- Battery Storage: 350 megawatts
The local buzz just got a whole lot louder. This isn’t just about tech and energy; it’s about communities getting a slice of Google’s pie. Time to watch Arkansas glow.
