Google’s Proposed 780-Megawatt Minnesota AI Data Center Raises Questions About Power and the Future of the Grid

· · Oct. 19, 2026, 6:54 p.m.
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Summary
Google and Xcel Energy have proposed a new 780-megawatt AI data center in Minnesota, raising concerns about its impact on power supply and grid sustainability.
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