Supporting local renewable energy growth
As part of our commitment to sustainability, once completed, our New Albany data center will be matched with 100% renewable energy. To date, Google is the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy in the world.
New Albany, Ohio
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Welcome
Google is proud to call Ohio home to one of our data centers.
In November of 2019, Google officially broke ground on its $600 million data center in New Albany, Ohio. Once fully operational, our data center will employ a number of people in a variety of full-time and contractor roles, including computer technicians, engineers, and various food services, maintenance, and security roles.
Why did Google choose New Albany?
New Albany has the right combination of energy infrastructure, developable land, and available workforce for the data center.
Where do I get more information?
For community-related questions, please email
newalbany@google.com.Members of the media, please email
press@google.com.For answers to frequently asked questions, see our FAQ.
Related sites
The magic behind the cloudSee how Google Data Centers keep the internet up and running while supporting their communities.
Data center infographicLearn how data centers support economies and job creation.
Economic impact reportRead how Google Data Centers support the economy.
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Working Here
WE'RE HIRING!
Google hires the most qualified individuals from around the world. We make it a priority to hire from the local community whenever possible because it’s good for business and the right thing to do.
We also seek to contract with local vendors whenever possible. If you are a vendor or are interested in providing a service to Google, please learn more on our supplier help website.
Find available positions at our data centerLife at Google Data Centers
The technology in our data centers is groundbreaking, but the people who run them are truly remarkable.
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Community
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In the community
At Google, we’re committed to playing a positive role in every community in which we operate around the world. Through grant-making and local initiatives that utilize our tools and expertise, we’re working to help businesses, educational institutions, community collaboratives, nonprofits, and individuals create and thrive in a sustainable, knowledge-based economy. We are always on the lookout for opportunities for Googlers to share their time and expertise with the local community. -
Partnerships and events
Since 2019, we’ve awarded more than $1 million in grants to Ohio nonprofits and schools in areas that we’re passionate about, including science and technology education, carbon reduction, and access to the internet. Learn more about our Data Center Community Grants program, eligibility criteria, and how to apply. -
Community grants
Since 2019, we’ve awarded more than $1 million in grants to Ohio nonprofits and schools in areas that we’re passionate about, including science and technology education, carbon reduction, and access to the internet. Learn more about our Data Center Community Grants program, eligibility criteria, and how to apply. -
Green initiatives
Google is also committed to creating a better web that's better for the environment. We welcome proposals from data center communities that reduce carbon emissions in the immediate region, including projects that increase the renewable energy mix powering our data centers. Applicants can be nonprofit or for-profit entrepreneurs. We look for cost of generation, innovation, and total carbon reduction. You can submit proposals to newalbany@google.com.
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