Google adds $15 million to Virginia energy fund

Google is expanding its footprint in Virginia with new community investments tied to jobs, workforce training, and energy costs. The company, which has operated in the state for more than a decade, said the latest plans build on its existing presence in Reston and data centers in Loudoun and Prince William Counties.

A key piece of the announcement is funding for the electrical training ALLIANCE (etA), which supports local electrical apprenticeship training facilities. Google said the goal is to increase capacity enough to support an additional 2,741 apprentices by 2030, helping prepare workers for skilled jobs linked to infrastructure growth across the state.

The move also ties into a broader Google.org commitment to prepare more than 300,000 skilled tradespeople nationally.

On the energy side, Google said it has invested in more than 500 megawatts of new energy capacity in Virginia as it continues building data centers in the state. The company said it has worked with partners to add more power to the grid.

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Google is also launching a $15 million Energy Impact Fund focused on energy affordability. According to the company, the fund will support community projects including:

• home repairs
• weatherization
• energy-efficiency upgrades

Google said those efforts are intended to help lower monthly utility bills for Virginians, linking its data center expansion to local workforce and energy programs.