Amazon Plans to Invest $15B in Northwest Indiana
What It Means for You and Indiana’s Future
Amazon announced plans to invest $15 billion to support AI and cloud computing technologies and more than double their data center investment in Indiana. Together with Amazon’s $11 billion data center campus in St. Joseph County announced last year, this makes Amazon the largest technology investor in Indiana. Amazon has now committed to invest $26 billion in AI infrastructure in Indiana, underscoring our long-term commitment to strengthening the skilled workforce, supporting local communities, and driving economic growth in the Hoosier State.
More than Data Centers: Amazon’s Impact Across Northwest Indiana
$15B
Amazon plans to invest $15 billion in Northwest Indiana.
1,100 Jobs
Create 1,100 new high-skilled jobs including engineers, network specialists, and security and operations professionals.
100%
100% of costs in new NIPSCO electric generation will be paid for by Amazon and will create $1 billion in savings to ratepayers over the 15 year agreement.
City of Hobart Announces Plans for Next-Generation Amazon Data Center Campus
HOBART, Ind. (Nov. 25, 2025) The City of Hobart announces an agreement with Amazon for the development of a next-generation data center campus within the community. The agreement follows the regional economic development announcement issued on Nov. 25, 2025, and marks a major opportunity for long-term economic growth and investment for the city.
City officials say the project strengthens public services, increases municipal revenue, and positions Hobart as a regional leader in digital infrastructure.
Mayor Josh Huddlestun emphasizes the importance of working with a partner that aligns with community priorities.
“Listening to the concerns of residents, it was important to partner with a leading technology operator like Amazon that addresses the issues raised by our community,” Mayor Huddlestun said. “This development will immediately bring in tens of millions in revenue to our city. While other communities are looking at cutting services or raising taxes, we’ll be able to deliver relief to our citizens while creating opportunities for our youth, schools, parks, public services, and the entire community.”
Mayor Huddlestun notes that Amazon will fully fund all required infrastructure improvements as part of the agreement.
“It was important that Amazon cover the full cost of the infrastructure needed for this project, ensuring local residents are protected,” Huddlestun said. “Beyond the ongoing revenue that will help build Hobart into its true potential, this project will create thousands of construction jobs for our local skilled tradespeople while producing close to a thousand long-term jobs. This economic boost will help make our community viable today and into the future.”
About the City of Hobart
The City of Hobart, located in Lake County, Indiana, is a key municipality in the northwest region of the state. Known for its combination of small-town character and modern amenities, Hobart focuses on economic development, public safety, and the well-being of its residents and visitors alike. The City remains dedicated to providing a sustainable, accessible environment while addressing the evolving needs of its community. For more information, visit cityofhobart.org.
Powering Indiana’s future: A partnership that benefits everyone
As part of this expansion, Amazon worked with NIPSCO to establish a first-of-its-kind energy agreement that benefits local residents and strengthens Indiana’s electric grid.
Through this partnership:
Amazon will pay all costs associated with serving its new data center campuses, including new infrastructure and power generation needs.
Current NIPSCO customers are protected from the cost of building new energy infrastructure to serve Amazon data centers.
The agreement will deliver an estimated $1 billion in cost savings to current NIPSCO electric customers over 15 years.
The project will add up to 3 gigawatts of new power generation, which goes beyond serving only Amazon's needs, improving grid reliability for communities across Northern Indiana.
This innovative model ensures that Amazon’s investment not only powers AI innovation but also helps strengthen Indiana’s energy resilience for decades to come.
Creating jobs and growing economic opportunity
Amazon’s investment will:
Create 1,100 new high-skilled jobs, including engineers, network specialists, and security and operations professionals.
Support thousands more jobs across the data center supply chain and in the local community, shortening commutes and boosting economic growth throughout Northern Indiana.
Contribute millions of dollars of tax revenue that funds schools, first responders, and essential community services.
Learn about how amazon helps communities thrive:
Investing in education and workforce development
Amazon works alongside Indiana’s community colleges, universities, and workforce organizations to prepare Hoosiers for high-demand careers in cloud infrastructure and data center operations.
Amazon Community Workforce Accelerator (CWA): training centers that support careers in cloud computing infrastructure with AWS and our network of contractors, vendors and partners.
Data Center Operations and Fiber Optic Technician Programs: state-of-the-art training integrated into Ivy Tech Community College curricula.
Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Workshops:
two-day certificate programs that help participants gain hands-on skills and connect with employers.
AWS Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship: a paid, 120-hour program that provides industry credentials and guaranteed job interviews.
We Build It Better, We Will Build It Better, and Think Big Experiences: K–12 programs that inspire the next generation of builders and technologists.
By The Numbers
Amazon Data Centers in Indiana
$26B
Total planned investment to build data center campuses in Indiana
600
Jobs already created and filled in St. Joseph County, with thousands more supported across the supply chain
$1B
Estimated gross domestic product (GDP) of Amazon’s data centers to Indiana in 2024