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San Jose + PG&E lock In 2GW Data Center Power Pact A first-of-its-kind agreement between the City of San José Jose and Pacific Gas and Electric Company sets a new national precedent guaranteeing timely energy delivery to support the region’s explosive data center growth and AI infrastructure demand. Key Facts: ▪️ PG&E is processing ~2GW of new load from upcoming data centers ▪️ City to benefit from 2 new high-voltage transmission lines by 2028 ▪️ PG&E commits to clear milestones, grid upgrades & delivery timelines ▪️ Utility to develop 200MW of its own data centers with Westbank ▪️ Advanced power flow tech (Smart Wires) deployed to optimize grid capacity PG&E CEO Patti Poppe: "We’re powering San Jose’s growth with purpose-built infrastructure that delivers safe, clean, reliable, and affordable energy for all." Mayor Matt Mahan: "This makes San Jose the launchpad for the AI revolution. Businesses will get the power they need — when they need it." With utilities under pressure nationwide, this model of accountable, performance-based utility partnerships may shape how energy-hungry digital infrastructure scales across the U.S. #AIInfrastructure #DigitalGrowth #DataCenters #GridModernization #PowerDemand