Google has announced a $1.5 billion investment scheduled for 2026 and 2027 to expand its data center campus in Jackson County, Alabama. The facility has been operating since 2019 on a site that previously housed a former coal plant, which was repurposed to host the computing infrastructure. According to Google, the Jackson County data center powers essential digital services while serving as a driver for long-term regional growth across the area.
As part of the multi-year expansion effort, Google is paying 100% of its own infrastructure and power costs. The commitment means the company is directly covering all electrical and utility expenses required to operate the expanded campus. Google also announced the creation of a $2 million Energy Impact Fund established in partnership with TVA and CAANEAL. That specific fund will allocate resources toward supporting energy efficiency programs and local weatherization projects in surrounding communities.
Educational initiatives form another component of the company's regional spending plans. Google is donating $550,000 to purchase and distribute STEM kits for local fourth-to-eighth graders across Jackson County. These educational grants build on existing programs managed by the company in Alabama, including environmental projects focused on water stewardship inside the Paint Rock River Watershed.
Google stated that its operations in Alabama have already generated hundreds of jobs across both full-time roles and construction positions. In addition to direct employment on the data center campus, the company reported that its workforce programs have trained over 130,000 Alabamians in digital skills to date.
