Operating AI data center in Gallatin, Tennessee, run by Meta.
87 MWpower capacity today
~66,050homes' worth of electricity
~187,849gallons of cooling water a day (est.)
Details
Where
Gallatin, TN (approximate location)
Owner / operator
Meta
Running for
Start date not published
Power
87 MW
Footprint
Not published
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.
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.