Dive Brief:

• Google is investing $75 million in a 182-MW wind farm that is being built in Texas by Pattern Energy Group. The Panhandle 2 project is expected to be online by the end of the year.
• Google has now committed to spending more than $1 billion on 15 renewable projects totaling more than 2,000 MW. This comes right on the heels of Monday's big news that Google is acquiring the smart home startup Nest Labs for $3.2 billion.

Dive Insight:

Google isn't just dabbling in renewable energy. It's a player, helping spur the market in states across the U.S.

But Google isn't the only tech company investing in renewables. Apple, eBay and Facebook are expanding their efforts, too.