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Google may be best known for its ubiquitous search engine, but the company is also making strides to invest in renewable energy as well. To that end, Google announced that it will be investing in the Atlantic Wind Connection, a transmission backbone that will utilize offshore wind energy to create enough power for 1.9 million homes. For Google, the decision to invest was made because it was “both good business and good for the environment.”

“We believe in investing in projects that make good business sense and further the development of renewable energy,” Rick Needham, Google’s Green Business Operations Director, wrote on the official company blog. “We’re willing to take calculated risks on early stage ideas and projects that can have dramatic impacts while offering attractive returns. This willingness to be ahead of the industry and invest in large scale innovative projects is core to our success as a company.”

Once complete, the Atlantic Wind Connection will be located on a 350 mile stretch off the coast of New Jersey and Virginia. No word yet on when it is expected to be fully functional.