Question 1

What is Project Spade and when will construction begin?

Accepted Answer

Project Spade is Google's planned data center campus in Montgomery County, Missouri. The facility will feature a closed loop, non-evaporative, air cooling system — representing a significant advancement in sustainable data center design. Google anticipates breaking ground in late 2026, with construction continuing over the next several years. The project would consist of an initial two data center buildings, support buildings, and auxiliary buildings.

Question 2

How will the data center impact local energy costs?

Accepted Answer

Google is committed to being a good grid citizen and paying its fair share of energy costs. When built responsibly, data centers provide long-term, reliable electric demand that increases utility revenue needed to support new energy infrastructure investments benefiting all customers.

Question 3

What is Google's approach to water usage at this facility?

Accepted Answer

Google has a 120% water stewardship pledge and a dedicated water and sustainability team that evaluates each project. For this site, Google will be deploying closed loop, non-evaporative, air cooling technology. Water consumption will be limited to domestic use only (office, cafe, sanitary, maintenance wash, etc.). Wastewater treatment is not anticipated at this time.