Google Investing in West Texas Economy - kcentv.com - KCEN HD - Waco, Temple, and Killeen

(KCEN) -- The most recognizable name on the Internet is now investing in the Lone Star State.

Google has made a 200 million dollar equity investment in a west Texas wind farm that powers about 60,000 homes in Texas and New Mexico.

This, in an effort to promote renewable energy and strengthen the local economy.

Google made the announcement in a blog post on its website, claiming it is the first investor in such a project that is not a financial institution.