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Google to invest $1.5B to expand Alabama data center

Google announces a $1.5 billion investment for 2026–2027 to expand its data center campus in Jackson County, Alabama.

In detail

  • Facility has operated since 2019 on a repurposed former coal‑plant site; Google will fund 100% of power and infrastructure costs for the expansion.
  • Announces $2 million Energy Impact Fund with TVA and CAANEAL and $550,000 donation for STEM kits for grades 4–8.
  • Cites prior local impact: training over 130,000 Alabamians in digital skills and creating full‑time and construction jobs.

Why it matters

Expanded data‑center capacity can improve local cloud performance and availability for businesses and fuel regional ecosystems tied to AI infrastructure.

For you If you operate or serve customers in the region, check for improved cloud/edge options and potential local hiring or partnership opportunities.

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