Data centers in Alaska
Alaska has 2 data center facilities on our map, across 1 city including Anchorage. Major operators include Alaska Communications, GCI Communication. Click any facility to open it on the live interactive map with its estimated daily energy use, cost, and carbon footprint.
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| Facility | Operator | City | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Communications Anchorage Data Center | Alaska Communications | Anchorage | Colocation | Cloud and Colocation - Alaska Communications ↗ |
| GCI Anchorage Data Center | GCI Communication | Anchorage | Colocation | datacentermap.com - Anchorage ↗ |
Alaska's estimated environmental footprint
Summed across Alaska's 2 mapped facilities (~10 MW of representative IT draw), these are order-of-magnitude estimates — modelled from each facility's type and US grid/water averages, not metered readings.
Carbon assumes the US grid average of 384 gCO₂/kWh; water uses a 1.8 L/kWh on-site (and 9.4 L/kWh all-in) water-usage-effectiveness reference. Hyperscale campuses on cleaner or dirtier regional grids will vary widely. Method & references: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab / US DOE — 2024 US Data Center Energy Usage Report ↗ · US Energy Information Administration — electricity carbon intensity ↗ · IEA — Energy & AI (2025) ↗.
Sources for Alaska data centers
Each facility above is documented in a public source. Full list (2):
Data centers in Alaska: frequently asked questions
How many data centers are in Alaska?
Alaska has 2 mapped data center facilities, across 1 city including Anchorage. Each is plotted on the interactive map with an estimated daily energy use, electricity cost, and carbon footprint.
Which companies operate data centers in Alaska?
Operators on the map include Alaska Communications, GCI Communication.
Where are most data centers located in Alaska?
Alaska's mapped data centers are concentrated around Anchorage. Open any facility on the map to see its exact location, operator, and estimated footprint.
Are these Alaska energy and carbon figures measured?
No — energy, cost, and carbon are order-of-magnitude estimates derived from each facility's type and the regional electricity grid, not metered readings. They are for awareness and comparison, with data sources cited on the map.
What is the environmental impact of data centers in Alaska?
Combined, Alaska's 2 mapped facilities draw an estimated 0 TWh of electricity a year — roughly the yearly power of 4,465 homes — emitting about 18,501 metric tons of CO₂ and using on the order of 23 million gallons of cooling water (≈120 million gallons including upstream power generation). These are order-of-magnitude estimates from facility type and US grid/water averages, not metered readings.