Being built
Google data center at Widows Creek, Jackson County
Also called: Google Bridgeport
Google runs a data center on the site of a retired TVA coal plant near Bridgeport. In June 2026 it announced a $1.5 billion expansion over 2026 and 2027, and said it will pay for all its own electricity.
Where things stand: Running since 2019; a $1.5 billion expansion is planned for 2026-2027.
🕒 Latest update (June 15, 2026): Google announced a $1.5 billion expansion and a $2 million energy help fund for local residents.
What we know
- 📍 WhereFormer TVA Widows Creek coal plant site near Bridgeport, unknown, Jackson County
- 🏢 CompanyGoogle
- 🏛️ Owned byAlphabet
- 👤 Built forGoogle
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromTVA; Google says it pays for all its power and contracted 300+ MW of new generation in the Tennessee Valley
- 💵 Cost$1.5 billion
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- How much water does the site use? 🙋 I'll find out
- Is the site inside Bridgeport city limits or unincorporated Jackson County? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- 2019Google's Jackson County data center opened on the old Widows Creek coal plant site.
- June 15, 2026Google announced a $1.5 billion expansion and a $2 million energy help fund for local residents.
🛰️ See it from above
An aerial photo of the area.
Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- Google plans $1.5 billion Jackson County data center expansion · Alabama Political Reporter · June 16, 2026
- Google announces $1.5 billion data center expansion · 9to5Google · June 15, 2026
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