Georgia Power signs 25-year agreement with OpenAI to supply up to 1 GW flexible demand response for Project Camellia data center in Georgia

Type: Ppa · Technology: Data Center · Country: United States · Capacity: 1 GW · Announced: 2026-07-22

Georgia Power entered a 25-year power supply agreement with OpenAI, committing to provide up to 1 GW of flexible demand response for the company's Project Camellia data center in Effingham County, Georgia. The agreement will support the data center's phased energy delivery of 3.2 GW between 2028 and 2032, ensuring grid stability while meeting the AI workload's power needs. Project Camellia, a $20 billion privately funded campus of four buildings on a 2,600‑acre site, aims to launch in 2028 and become the county's largest taxpayer. The deal underscores Georgia Power's role in facilitating large‑scale AI infrastructure and highlights OpenAI's reliance on utility partnerships to secure reliable, high‑capacity electricity. No monetary value was disclosed, and the agreement will be overseen by Georgia Power’s transmission planning team.

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