Google is deepening its long-standing presence in Texas with plans to invest $40 billion in the state through 2027. The investment will support the development of new cloud and AI infrastructure, including data center campuses in Armstrong and Haskell Counties. As part of its approach to growing responsibly, Google will work to bring new energy resources onto the grid, cover operational impact costs, and back community energy-efficiency programs. This includes a new $30 million Energy Impact Fund and more than 6,200 megawatts of new energy generation secured through power purchase agreements. One of the upcoming data centers in Haskell County will be paired with a solar and battery storage facility.
To strengthen the workforce needed for this expansion, Google is collaborating with the electrical training ALLIANCE to train current workers and more than 1,700 apprentices by 2030, significantly increasing the pipeline of electricians in Texas. The initiative aims to support the state’s infrastructure growth while reinforcing the technical foundation required for the United States to advance in AI. The announcement was made at a community event in Midlothian, Texas, alongside state and federal leaders, highlighting the collaborative nature of the effort.
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