On June 15, 2026, Google announced it will invest a total of $1.5 billion across 2026 and 2027 to expand its data center campus in Jackson County (Bridgeport), Alabama. Google will cover 100% of the cost of the electricity and related infrastructure the facility uses.
June 15, 2026 · Google / Alphabet
Google Doubles Down in Alabama — and Pays Its Own Power Bill
A $1.5 billion expansion of Google's first Alabama data center, on a former coal-plant site, comes with a pledge to fund 100% of its own power and infrastructure costs — keeping AI-driven demand off local ratepayers' bills.
$1.5B
New investment, 2026–2027
$2B+
Cumulative investment since 2018
100%
Of its own power & infrastructure costs, self-funded
Building on what's already there
The new commitment lifts total investment in the Jackson County campus past $2 billion.
The Ratepayer Protection Pledge
In the TVA service area, surging data-center demand has become a flashpoint over electricity rates. Google says it will not pass costs tied to its own demand onto local customers.
Self-funded
100% of power & infrastructure costs covered by Google
Carbon-free
Existing site runs on solar-derived energy
Community & economic footprint
$2M
Energy Impact Fund (efficiency & weatherization)
$550K
STEM education kits, grades 4–8
$2.6B
Statewide economic impact (as of 2025)
Praised
Local officials call it one of the largest economic-development commitments in Northeast Alabama's history, citing jobs and tax revenue. Industry observers note self-funding as a "responsible" approach.
Watch points
Data centers tend to offer limited ongoing employment after construction and can raise concerns over noise and water use — though no local opposition to the site has been reported.
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