Google is pouring another $1.5 billion into its Jackson County, Alabama data center campus, with the funds earmarked for expansion work across 2026 and 2027. The company will cover 100% of its own power and infrastructure costs for the project, a detail that matters in an era when Big Tech’s energy appetite has become a politically charged topic.
The investment pushes Google’s total commitment to the Alabama facility past the $2 billion mark since the original $600 million project broke ground in 2018.
From coal plant to cloud hub
The Jackson County data center has a backstory worth knowing. Google built it on the site of a decommissioned coal plant, and it began operations in 2019. The facility runs on carbon-free energy, including a dedicated solar farm.
Alongside the expansion announcement, Google is launching a $2 million Energy Impact Fund in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority and CAANEAL. The fund will support local energy efficiency and weatherization programs in the surrounding community.
