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amazon web services (aws) new carlisle campus
Largest capital investment in Indiana state history. Expected to create at least 1,000 new jobs. IEDC committed data center sales tax exemptions for eligible capital investments over a 50-year term, plus up to 5 million in training grants, up to 20 million in redevelopment tax credits.
| Investment | $11.0B |
| Power Capacity | 2.2 GW |
| Location | New Carlisle, St. Joseph County, Indiana |
| Status | Under Construction |
project overview
Largest capital investment in Indiana state history. Expected to create at least 1,000 new jobs. IEDC committed data center sales tax exemptions for eligible capital investments over a 50-year term, plus up to 5 million in training grants, up to 20 million in redevelopment tax credits.
location and scale
| Location | New Carlisle, St. Joseph County, Indiana |
| Region | Northern Indiana |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Total Investment | $11.0B |
| Power Capacity | 2.2 GW |
| Total Area | 6.6M sq ft |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | Amazon Web Services, Clayco |
| Operators | Amazon Web Services |
investment breakdown
The $11.0 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $7.2B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $2.2B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $1.1B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $550M | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $7.2B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $5.7B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $17.9B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
power capacity
The facility requires 2.2 GW of power capacity:
| Total Power Capacity | 2.2 GW |
| Equivalent Homes Powered | 1,875,000 |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 19,710 GWh/year |
| Renewable Energy | Yes - committed to renewable sources |
facility specifications
| Total Area | 6.6M sq ft |
| Raised Floor Space | 4.6M sq ft (estimated) |
| Power Density | 487 W/sq ft |
sustainability and cooling
| Renewable Energy | Yes - renewable energy integration |
AWS commits to 100% renewable energy goals. $121 million investment in road, water, and sewer infrastructure improvements.
construction timeline
| Announced | 2024-04-25 |
| Construction Start | 2024-09-30 |
| Expected Completion | 2034 |
development phases
| Phase | Description | Completion |
| Phase 1 | Groundbreaking ceremony held | 2024-09-30 |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 22,000 |
| Permanent Operations Jobs | 450 |
| Average Salary (estimated) | 120,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $11.0B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $27.5B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $55M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $1.6B |
regional benefits
The project brings significant benefits to Indiana:
- Supply chain development: Local suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and services
- Infrastructure investment: Improved power grid, roads, and telecommunications
- Technology ecosystem: Attracts related tech companies and talent
- Educational partnerships: Training programs and university collaborations
- Real estate development: Increased commercial and residential development
technical specifications
workload types
| Workload Type | Description |
| HYPERSCALE | Large-scale cloud computing and storage |
| CLOUD | Public cloud services and platforms |
strategic importance
competitive positioning
This mega-project represents a strategic investment by Amazon Web Services, Clayco to:
- Cloud Expansion: Grow public cloud market share and regional presence
- Customer Proximity: Reduce latency for regional enterprise customers
- Service Diversity: Enable new services requiring massive compute resources
national infrastructure significance
As a mega-project (>$10B investment), this facility:
- Represents a major commitment to US technology infrastructure
- Contributes to national AI competitiveness and security
- Demonstrates Indiana’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
Indiana datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into Indiana’s growing datacenter infrastructure:
- Power grid integration: Connection to regional transmission infrastructure
- Fiber connectivity: Access to major internet backbone routes
- Skilled workforce: Leverage regional technical talent and training programs
- Supply chain: Integration with local construction and equipment suppliers
community relations
Large-scale datacenter projects require strong community partnerships:
- Local hiring commitments: Priority hiring for construction and operations roles
- Educational partnerships: STEM programs and technical training initiatives
- Infrastructure improvements: Road, water, and utility infrastructure upgrades
- Tax revenue sharing: Property tax and incentive agreements with local governments
St. Joseph County impact
The project specifically impacts St. Joseph County through:
- Direct property tax revenue and economic development incentives
- Increased demand for housing, retail, and professional services
- Enhanced infrastructure that benefits broader community
- Recognition as a technology and innovation center
stakeholder analysis
project sponsors
Amazon Web Services | Clayco
The sponsoring organizations bring complementary capabilities:
- Amazon Web Services: Cloud infrastructure and e-commerce
- Clayco: Strategic partner and stakeholder
operators and tenants
Primary Operators: Amazon Web Services
The operators manage day-to-day facility operations including power, cooling, security, and network management.
sources and references
- AWS plans to invest $11 billion in Indiana, the largest capital investment in the state’s history - Amazon (2024-04-25) - https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-indiana-investment-11-billion
- Gov. Holcomb announces Amazon Web Services plans to invest $11B to create a new data center campus in Northern Indiana - Indiana Economic Development Corporation (2024-04-25) - https://iedc.in.gov/events/news/details/2024/04/25/gov.-holcomb-announces-amazon-web-services-plans-to-invest-11b-to-create-a-new-data-center-campus-in-northern-indiana
- Amazon holds groundbreaking ceremony for new data center in St. Joseph County - WNDU (2024-09-30) - https://www.wndu.com/2024/09/30/amazon-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-new-data-center-st-joseph-county/
- AWS announces $11bn data center campus in Indiana - Data Center Dynamics - https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/aws-announces-11bn-data-center-campus-in-indiana/
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analysis current as of October 2025