Google has announced a new partnership with CTC Global Corporation to accelerate the expansion of the U.S. power grid by deploying advanced transmission technology. Through this collaboration, both companies aim to fast-track the use of CTC Global’s high-capacity, U.S.-manufactured advanced conductors technology that has already been proven to enhance the capacity and reliability of transmission lines significantly faster than traditional methods. While building new transmission lines can take several years, or even up to a decade in some cases, upgrading existing lines with advanced conductors can double their capacity within months.
To kick off the initiative, Google and CTC Global have issued a Request for Information (RFI) inviting states, utilities, and transmission developers to identify transmission lines that could benefit most from this upgrade. The RFI process will help pinpoint high-impact projects across the country that can deliver immediate benefits in terms of increased capacity and improved grid performance. Special consideration will be given to regions where Google has existing or upcoming data centers and their associated wholesale power markets. The deadline to respond to the RFI is July 14, 2025, and a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) will follow shortly after.
Amanda Peterson Corio, Google Global Head of Data Center Energy, mentioned, “Expanding transmission capacity presents a significant opportunity for the power system today, and Google is committed to being a catalyst for a stronger and more reliable U.S. power grid. Expanded grid capacity will enable responsible data center growth underpinning the modern digital world, while also increasing affordability for consumers, boosting energy reliability, and accelerating key industries like manufacturing. Working with CTC Global, this partnership aims to dramatically cut the time and cost of adding and moving electricity to reliably power American homes and businesses.”
J.D. Sitton, CEO of CTC Global, stated, “This groundbreaking partnership with Google marks a positive turning point to lower electricity costs, generate economic growth, and advance U.S. energy dominance. Our solution uniquely delivers significant electric grid capacity with unparalleled speed. This coordinated partnership with the innovators at Google will help ensure that the U.S. invests in cost-effective solutions for the long-term that help the U.S. continue to lead the AI revolution.”
Selected projects will gain access to a suite of resources designed to accelerate deployment. This includes cost assistance to support the installation of CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductors, technical support for conducting feasibility and integration studies, and workforce training programs to equip utility staff with the skills needed for installing and maintaining the new conductor systems. These efforts are aimed at modernizing transmission infrastructure, improving reliability, supporting regional economic development, and ultimately lowering energy costs.
CTC Global, which has been manufacturing its advanced conductor technology in the United States for over 20 years, sources key components domestically including carbon fiber from Alabama and fiberglass from Texas. With its main facility in Irvine, California, CTC Global not only supports projects in over 30 U.S. states but is also a significant exporter, with its conductors installed in more than 65 countries worldwide. This partnership with Google is expected to further strengthen the U.S. supply chain and manufacturing base, while also helping meet the nation’s growing electricity demands with efficient, future-ready infrastructure.
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