Meta’s $1.5 billion Huntsville data center draws local talent, keeps power and water commitments on track
Meta’s Huntsville data center campus is nearing completion of an expansion that will bring its footprint to nearly 3.5 million square feet and represents more than $1.5 billion in investment. The facility supports about 300 permanent jobs, uses renewable-energy matching and water-efficiency measures, and has contributed to local education and community programs.
Meta’s data center campus in north Huntsville, Alabama, has expanded to nearly 3.5 million square feet after more than $1.5 billion in combined investment. Community engagement lead Henry Thornton said the facility employs more than 300 full-time workers, prioritizes local hiring and has benefited from strong engineering talent in the area. The expansion, announced in 2022, is nearly complete, with no additional growth currently planned.
Meta says the facility matches its electricity use with clean and renewable energy, is a direct-service customer of the Tennessee Valley Authority and does not rely on Huntsville Utilities for power. The company paid for a needed substation and receives water through Huntsville Utilities, while newer portions of the campus use closed-loop cooling systems. Meta has also supported STEM education, cybersecurity programs and other community initiatives across Madison County.