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Google Taps Black Hills for AI Power in Wyoming
7 Oct
Summary
- Black Hills Corp. will power a new Google data center.
- The facility is proposed for Cheyenne, Wyoming.
- Company plans $1.8 billion investment in new generation capacity.

Black Hills Corp. announced on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, that it has signed agreements to provide power for a proposed Google data center in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
This development comes as technology companies are increasingly focused on securing reliable electricity sources for their power-intensive AI data centers.
To meet this escalating demand, Black Hills Corp. has outlined plans to invest $1.8 billion. This investment, scheduled from 2027 to 2029, will be directed towards developing new electricity generation capacity.