Discover the many opportunities that the new Paducah data center will offer for our community.

News Clip0:27WPSD-TV·Paducah, McCracken County, KY·7/29/2026

The former Department of Energy Paducah site in Kentucky is slated for redevelopment into a data center campus. This privately funded investment, estimated at over $100 billion, is one of the largest in Kentucky's history and is expected to create 8,000 construction jobs and 600 permanent jobs. Federal, state, and local leaders are discussing the project's regional impact.

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The Department of Energy's Paducah site is set to be redeveloped into a significant data center campus, incorporating new affordable energy infrastructure. This substantial project represents a privately funded investment exceeding $100 billion, marking it as one of the largest in Kentucky's history.

The development is projected to have a considerable economic impact on the region, with an estimated creation of 8,000 construction jobs during its build-out phase and 600 permanent jobs upon completion.

Federal, state, and local leaders are actively involved in discussions regarding the project and its anticipated benefits for the community. WPSD-TV announced it would cover the story, featuring insights from these government officials on the project's impact.