- DC BLOX raises $1.15 billion in green-loan financing to build a 120 MW data centre campus in Douglas County, Georgia, expandable by a further 80 MW from 2027.
- The funding reinforces DC BLOX’s broader regional expansion strategy and underscores investor confidence in its delivery and sustainability credentials.
What happened: Green loan fuels major Atlanta data centre build
DC BLOX has closed a US$ 1.15 billion green-loan to finance construction of a hyperscale data centre campus in Douglas County, Georgia. The facility, designed to support cloud and AI workloads, will initially deliver 120 MW of capacity, with provisions to expand by an additional 80 MW as early as 2027. DC BLOX sees Atlanta as “the fastest-growing data centre market in the US today,” according to CEO Jeff Uphues. Senior vice-president Melih Ileri says the deal signals confidence in the company’s reliable on-time delivery: “Securing this capital confirms confidence in our execution track record.” This follows an earlier $265 million green-loan and growth equity commitment from Post Road Group in late 2024.
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Why it’s important
This development marks a significant milestone for DC BLOX and the Southeast’s digital infrastructure ambitions. By scaling up its hyperscale capacity near Atlanta—now a top-four data centre hub in North America alongside Northern Virginia, Chicago, and Phoenix—it both meets surging demand from cloud giants and strengthens resilience in AI-ready infrastructure. Hyperscale cloud spending is poised for rapid expansion, with research forecasting data centre CAPEX growth at a 21 per cent CAGR, and hyperscalers expected to account for half of the $1.2 trillion global capex by 2029. The green-loan structure also aligns DC BLOX with wider sustainable financing trends in tech infrastructure, where environmental credentials increasingly shape capital access and project viability.
I take a positive stance on this development: not only does it reflect DC BLOX’s operational strength and disciplined expansion, but it also supports broader regional economic growth. Data centres drive demand for power, fibre and skilled workforce, meaning local communities benefit indirectly through job creation and infrastructure investment. Moreover, the green-loan terms suggest a growing industry shift towards environmentally conscious operations, potentially setting a precedent for future digital infrastructure financing. DC BLOX’s ability to marry scale, sustainability, and execution makes this project a noteworthy case for the future of hyperscale growth in secondary U.S. markets.
