Operating AI data center in Memphis, Tennessee, run by xAI (SpaceX).
340 MWpower capacity today
~258,128homes' worth of electricity
~734,122gallons of cooling water a day (est.)
Details
Where
Memphis, TN (approximate location)
Owner / operator
xAI (SpaceX)
Running for
2 years, 2 months (since Aug 2024)
Power
340 MW
Power from
Memphis Light, Gas and Water, plus on-site gas turbines
Footprint
Inside a former Electrolux appliance factory.
Noise
No decibel readings published for this site. Large data centers often run above 60 dB near homes, and backup generators can reach about 105 dB during tests.
Note
Former Electrolux plant; drew controversy over on-site gas turbines.
Energy and water figures are estimates based on power capacity and US averages.
What it could mean for power bills
Grid region costs rising (PJM)
In PJM, the grid serving 13 states from Illinois to New Jersey, a record capacity auction pushed power costs up, with data centers named the main driver. Monthly bills were expected to rise more than 5%; in Columbus, Ohio, about $27 a month.
The US Energy Information Administration expects average home electricity prices to reach 18.2 cents per kWh in 2026, almost 5% higher than 2025, with demand from businesses including data centers a key reason. Some East Coast areas may see up to 7% a year.