Planned AI data center in Effingham County, Georgia, run by OpenAI.
3.2 GWplanned capacity
~2.4 millionhomes' worth of electricity, when complete
Details
Where
Effingham County, GA (approximate location)
Owner / operator
OpenAI
Timeline
Announced; no construction yet
Power
3.2 GW planned
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
Georgia Power base rates frozen through 2028
Georgia regulators froze Georgia Power's base rates through 2028 while the utility plans for about 8,200 MW of new demand, much of it from data centers. Watchdogs say the growth is overestimated, and storm costs can still raise bills.
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.