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Morgan County
Data Center
Brief Background on project
Google will break ground on the data center in Morgan County in 2026 and continues to make progress. Google's data centers are the backbone of the internet, providing critical digital services across industries like healthcare, banking, and government. Website Partner is excited to partner with Google as the data center progresses. Below is more information on what a data center is, why it is important, and the benefits it will bring to the region.
We understand that there are many questions out there in the community about data centers and some misinformation floating out there too. We wanted to put together all the facts for you in one place.
Google has been building state-of-the-art, innovative data centers for years, investing in local communities, improving and strengthening local infrastructure and the environment, and working together to further community goals.
Simply put, Google does data centers differently and we are very excited that they have chosen to build here in Morgan County. Take a minute to see how they are already making a difference here in our community.
What this Investment Means for Morgan County
Driving Energy Resilience
- As part of Google’s commitment to responsibly growing its operations, Google will pay for 100% of the electricity its data center uses and any other costs associated with its development. A recent study showed that over the last five years, states with higher electricity load growth saw reductions in average retail electricity prices, whereas states with decreasing loads generally saw prices rise.
- The company plans carefully with utilities and energy providers — for this project, AES Indiana — to keep electricity affordable and reliable. Any new grid infrastructure that is required for this development will be paid for by Google, not local residents. This project is still in early development phases so specific details of the agreement with AES are still being finalized.
Cooling Responsibly with Water
Ongoing Opportunity for the Community
- Google takes a hyperlocal, data-driven approach to responsible water use, which means that all cooling decisions are based on acomprehensive assessment of the local watershed to minimize environmental footprint, focusing on water stewardship and reducing emissions.
- Google will not be using any onsite groundwater for the operations of this campus. Once operational, Google will disclose campus-level water usage as part of its annual Environmental Report.
Supporting Morgan County's Next-Generation Workforce
- Google has been meeting with community leaders to identify opportunities to lift up the important work happening to serve the youth across the county.
- This year, Google provided funding for the electrical training ALLIANCE for three Indiana electrical apprenticeship training partners.
- Google recently partnered with Ivy Tech to host a competitive IT challenge for over 100 students, where the winners were awarded scholarships funded by Google to support their future in the industry.
Supporting Morgan County's Community
Google will give over $1 million to a collection of community organizations including:
- Monroe-Gregg Schools
- Churches in Mission Food Bank
- Community Foundation of Morgan County
This is just the beginning as Google continues to put down roots in Morgan County and identify additional opportunities to partner with the community.
FAQ
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