Coverage dated October 24, 2026

Google turns to homes and businesses for help powering its AI data centers

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Google is funding a virtual power plant that could pay homes and businesses to use less electricity as AI data centers demand more power.

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    Google turns to homes and businesses for help powering its AI data centers (opens MLive)

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    Google is funding a virtual power plant that could pay homes and businesses to use less electricity as AI data centers demand more power.

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