Google reported that its annual electricity consumption increased by 37% in 2025, the largest single-year rise in the company’s history, driven by the expansion of AI data centers. Despite the surge, the tech giant kept operational carbon emissions in check by continuing to purchase large amounts of clean energy.
Overall, Google’s electricity use has grown more than 250% since 2019, with a 27% increase in 2024 alone. The company acknowledged that its AI infrastructure is expanding faster than the grid is decarbonizing, but it remains focused on scaling clean power and advancing emission-reducing technologies.
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