# OpenAI says Georgia campus agreement allows up to 1,000 megawatts of flexible demand

_Published Friday, November 6, 2026 at 2:19 PM EST · Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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OpenAI says its planned Effingham County, Georgia, data center campus has an agreement with Georgia Power accommodating up to 1,000 megawatts of flexible demand response. The arrangement anchors its new Grid Protectors Program, intended to support electricity reliability and affordability near its campuses.

The company says the flexibility would help preserve power for homes and businesses when the grid is under pressure, including during extreme heat. It plans to work with utilities, regulators and policymakers on arrangements reflecting local grid needs.

## Sources

- [YAHOO!](https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/articles/families-reliable-electricity-openai-pledges-002000579.html)

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Published: 2026-11-06T19:19:21.169Z
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