Data Centers in Georgia

Why Georgia for Data Centers

Highly reliable power infrastructure and competitive electric rates
Aggressive transition to carbon-free electricity portfolio
Access to bandwidth and fiber
Sales tax exemptions for qualified High Tech Data Center investments
Favorable business climate
Low risk of business disruption
Availability of technical talent
Accessibility

70+

Co-Location & Enterprise Data Centers

in Georgia

4th

Largest Owner of Renewables in the U.S.

Southern Company 2024

38%

Georgia Power's Carbon-Free Capacity

in 2023

Electricity in Georgia: A Data Center Advantage

Electricity pricing in Georgia is below the regional and national average and is highly competitive with other major data center markets. Georgia Power's commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is reflected in its increasing portfolio of carbon-free generating capacity.

Georgia Power's Flex REC Program and Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription (CARES) Program provide customers with affordable and environmentally-friendly energy options. For more information on these programs visit Georgia Power's Flex REC and CARES Program websites.

Transition to Carbon-Free Electricity Generation

Georgia Power is aggressively expanding its carbon-free energy portfolio. The company’s acquisition of solar energy resources and the construction of two new nuclear units at Plant Vogtle are major transition strategy components and reflect Georgia Power’s commitment net-zero emissions by 2050. Currently, 38% of Georgia Power’s generating capacity is carbon-free and includes solar, nuclear, wind, biomass and hydro. Southern Company is the 4th largest owner of renewables in the U.S.

#3

Metro for STEM Professionals

WalletHub 2024

#6

Market for Tech Degree Completions

CBRE 2023

98,900

IT Jobs in Metro Atlanta

Lightcast, 3Q 2024

Data Center Publication

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Data Center Publication 2024

Data Centers

Why Georgia for Data Centers

Electricity Advantages

70+

4th

38%

Electricity in Georgia: A Data Center Advantage

Transition to Carbon-Free Electricity Generation

Workforce

#3

#6

98,900

Data Center Publication

Infrastructure

Innovation

Business Climate