Google invests up to $2 billion in Jackson County, Alabama data‑center expansion

Google announced a major expansion of its Jackson County, Alabama data‑center campus, committing between $1.5 billion and $2 billion to be spent through 2027. The site, built on a former TVA coal‑plant location, will be enlarged to meet growing demand for AI and cloud services.

The company has secured a power‑purchase agreement for up to 50 megawatts from the Hermes 2 advanced nuclear plant, reflecting a broader industry shift toward nuclear‑derived electricity for hyperscale facilities. Google’s investment is part of a larger tech‑infrastructure buildup in Alabama, where more than a dozen data centers already operate.

Local economic impact includes training for over 150,000 Alabamians through the Grow with Google program and the creation of construction and long‑term operational jobs. State officials see the expansion as a catalyst for positioning Alabama as a testing ground for next‑generation energy and computing infrastructure.