Amazon announced plans to invest an estimated $15 billion in Northern Indiana to build new data center campuses to support artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technologies. This investment is additional to the $11 billion investment announced last year in St. Joseph County and will expand infrastructure to new sites across Indiana. The company release did not list the location for the new data center campus.
The company said the project will add 2.4 gigawatts of data center capacity in the region and is expected to create more than 1,100 new high-skilled jobs while supporting thousands of other jobs in the data center supply chain. New high-skilled jobs will range from data center engineers and network specialists, to engineering operations managers, security specialists, and many more technical roles. In addition to these direct positions, this planned investment is expected to support thousands of local electricians, construction workers, and fiber-optic technicians, and other jobs within the local community.
“This is a massive win for Hoosier ratepayers. This agreement will ensure a surplus in new energy development that will deliver real savings to Hoosier ratepayers,” said Indiana Governor Mike Braun. “Amazon’s historic investment shows that Indiana’s business-friendly climate continues to attract world-class employers and drive growth in our state. This project will create more than a thousand jobs while supporting thousands more across the region, further strengthening Indiana’s position in energy dominance and economic leadership.”
“Indiana has long been an important partner for Amazon, and today we are proud to reaffirm our commitment to long-term investment and growth, underscoring our dedication to fueling AI innovation while generating meaningful economic impact throughout the state," said David Zapolsky, Amazon's chief global affairs and legal officer. "By expanding our advanced cloud infrastructure in Indiana, we are investing in Indiana's technological future through job creation, skills training initiatives, and community engagement programs. We're excited to help power the next wave of technological advancement while delivering tangible benefits that will enhance the lives of Indiana residents for years to come."
Amazon and NIPSCO have established a first-of its kind framework specifically developed with local residents and small businesses in mind, to power Amazon data centers—helping to bring more connectivity, faster speeds, and innovative AI tools locally and across the U.S.—while delivering substantial benefits to existing customers, the release said. Through its newly created subsidiary, NIPSCO Generation LLC (GenCo), Amazon will pay fees to use existing power lines and cover the costs for any new power plants, power lines, or equipment needed to serve the data center project—without additional cost to local residents and businesses.
“This agreement structure with Amazon represents approximately $1 billion in cost savings over 15 years to our existing NIPSCO electric customers while strengthening our regional grid and economic future,” said Vince Parisi, NIPSCO president and chief operating officer. “By structuring this agreement thoughtfully, we're ensuring our current customers are protected, without increasing their rates, while we expand our capacity to meet growing demands. This project isn't just about powering data centers, it's about powering possibilities for our communities through thousands of new jobs, an expanded tax base, and building a skilled workforce in Northern Indiana for long-term growth and prosperity.”
Amazon plans to partner with Indiana community colleges, technical schools, universities, and workforce development organizations to design, develop, and grow training programs and work-based learning opportunities that prepare job seekers for high-demand career pathways in the growing field of data center construction and operations, as well as the broadband industry. This training and support will include facilities and equipment donations to empower hands-on learning; faculty training from industry subject matter experts; and curricular content to link programs of study to industry standards and best practices.
The cloud computing and AI innovation campuses join a growing Amazon operations footprint across the state that now includes 15 fulfillment and sortation centers, 11 delivery stations, and data centers in New Carlisle, Indiana.
Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $31.3 billion in Indiana, including infrastructure and compensation to employees, and has created more than 24,500 direct jobs across the state. These investments support an additional 27,500 indirect jobs, in fields like construction and professional services, and have contributed more than $29.9 billion to the Indiana GDP, in addition to Amazon’s investments.
