New Albany Data Center

06/22/2026

Ever wondered what happens inside a data center — like the one right here in New Albany? 🤔💡

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Meta data centers enable the technologies and programs billions of people use every day — and how our local team plays a key role in making it all happen.

From the servers processing your requests to the engineers and technicians keeping everything running, it's people that make data centers work.

Take a look 👇

We're explaining what data centers are and how they help you connect to your favorite digital experiences, from sharing a photo on Instagram to chatting with AI assistants.

06/08/2026

Ohio has always been a state that builds things — and now there's a new way to be part of that tradition. Meta just launched America's Workforce Academy right here in Ohio, the largest private-sector commitment to the skilled trades in American history. This cost-free program supports all participants while they learn. No experience needed. It's a $115 million first year investment in real career paths in skilled trades and the workers building AI infrastructure. Every graduate will be guaranteed a job on a Meta partner’s construction site.

Our roots in Ohio run deep. America's Workforce Academy is the next chapter.

Learn more: https://www.meta.com/AmericasWorkforceAcademy/

05/11/2026

Big news in clean energy ☀️🔋

Last week, Meta announced two partnerships pushing the boundaries of what's possible for powering AI infrastructure.

We're working with Overview Energy to bring solar power from space to Earth—satellites collecting sunlight around the clock and beaming it to solar farms on the ground. And we're partnering with Noon Energy on ultra-long-duration storage that can hold clean energy for days, not just hours.

These are the kinds of investments that help strengthen the grid and support reliable power for our data center operations here and across the country.

Learn more about these innovative energy solutions 👇

https://about.fb.com/news/2026/04/powering-ai-strengthening-the-grid-space-solar-energy-and-long-duration-storage/

05/06/2026

Happy to all the local businesses making a big impact in our community! 💙🎉

Our New Albany Data Center Community Action Grants ceremony was made even more special thanks to the incredible businesses who helped bring the event to life!

🎈Ballooniacs — Stunning balloon displays that set the stage for our celebration!

🍫 The Buckeye Lady— Famous traditional and stuffed buckeyes that are always a crowd favorite!

🌱 The Dawes Arboretum — As we celebrated Arbor Day, The Dawes generously donated native seed packets grown in their newest Meta-supported greenhouse!

🥪 Jersey Mike's Subs — Keeping our guests fueled with subs, cookies, and beverages!

☕ Ravello’s Coffee — Crafted custom lattes for our guests!

🧀 Sprig & Brie Charcuterie — Beautiful brunch charcuterie boards!

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We're proud to work alongside such talented neighbors. Happy Small Business Week to all the local businesses making a big impact in our community! 💙

04/28/2026

🌎🧊 April is Earth month — and we're proud to share a closer look at the water restoration work happening in Los Lunas.

Water is a shared and vital resource — and at Meta, our goal is to become water positive in 2030. That means restoring more water than we consume in our operations, while partnering with local communities to boost supply, enhance quality, and protect ecosystems.

In this video, our Water Program leads share what drives this work — and how projects near the Rio Grande are helping move toward that goal.

Watch the video to hear directly from the team 👇

04/28/2026

This week, we celebrated our 2026 Meta Data Center Community Action Grant recipients at the New Albany Data Center — and it was a joy to bring together this year’s grant recipients, community partners, Meta team members, and local leaders!

Through our Data Center Community Action Grants program, Meta provides funding for nonprofits and schools, addressing critical community needs by putting technology to use for community benefit, enabling people to build strong, sustainable communities, and improving local STEAM education to support the long-term vitality of Franklin and Licking counties. Learn more about this year’s projects:

Buddy Up for Life, Inc: To boost literacy, communication, and independent living skills for individuals with Down syndrome through personalized, hands-on iPad technology training.

C-TEC of Licking County: To help middle and high school students discover in-demand career paths through immersive VR simulations in health care, manufacturing and the skilled trades.

The Dawes Arboretum: To transform an accessible electric tram into a mobile learning lab and safeguard over 5,000 botanical specimens in an enhanced community herbarium.

We DID Start the Fire: To expand community access to robotics education through advanced engineering equipment, student-led workshops and mentorship for new teams.

The Garden for All: To reduce carbon emissions and increase fresh food production for local pantries by integrating an Ohio-manufactured electric tractor into sustainable farming operations.

Healthy New Albany: To integrate portable scientific tools and inquiry-based curricula into outdoor programming to build ecological literacy and STEM confidence in local youth.

Licking Heights Local Schools: To foster a STEM mindset in all students through hands-on design challenges and purposeful play spaces that build lifelong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

New Albany-Plain Local Schools: To develop a visually engaging and educationally purposeful outdoor learning space by planting native species that attract pollinators and support multischool environmental study.

TECH CORPS: To equip students in grades 3–8 with future-ready skills through immersive summer camps focused on the real-world applications of artificial intelligence and robotics.

A Tribe for Jazz: To spark STEAM interest in underserved youth through immersive labs that blend music with virtual reality, coding and AI-driven design.

Many thanks to our New Albany, Ohio Government Councilman Kasey Kist for providing a warm opening for our program and to each of our partners for your commitment to making a tremendous impact in our community!

04/22/2026

Yesterday, we announced that we’re breaking ground on our 28th U.S. Meta data center in Tulsa, Oklahoma! When coming to a new community, Meta is committed to making a positive impact by investing in local schools and nonprofits, partnering on local water restoration projects, adding energy to the grid and supporting local jobs to build and operate the data center.

We're building the future of human connection and once operational, the Tulsa Data Center will be part of the highly advanced infrastructure that helps connect billions of people around the world.

We are proud to call Oklahoma home – follow Tulsa Data Center for local updates

04/20/2026

We're excited to share a new opportunity for people across the United States. 🎉

Meta has partnered with CBRE to launch LevelUp Fiber Technician Pathway — a free, four-week training program that prepares people for high-demand fiber technician careers operated by CBRE. No prior experience is required.

Whether you're a recent graduate, exploring a career change, or looking for a pathway into the skilled trades — this program is built for you.

Learn more 👉 https://datacenters.atmeta.com/levelup/