Overview
Data center investment in Arizona. Operational jobs supported once completed: 200+. Peak construction workforce: 2,000 skilled trade workers. Direct funding to Maricopa County-area schools and nonprofits: $2.1M+. Grants and sponsorships provided locally since 2021: 65+.
Key Points
- •Part of Meta's global infrastructure supporting 3+ billion people
- •Goal to be water positive globally by 2030
- •LEED Gold certification for operational buildings
- •100% clean and renewable energy goal for Mesa Data Center through partnership with Salt River Project
- •Water efficiency features include advanced cooling technology, native vegetation landscaping, rainwater capture and infiltration, and water-saving fixtures
- •Water restoration partnerships with Salt River Project, Mason Lane Water Users Association, BlueCommons Inc., and National Audubon Society
- •Community support through local labor and material sourcing, volunteering, and Data Center Community Action Grants program
- •STEAM education support for local schools
Apr 2026
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