Nebius Community Partnership (Birmingham, Alabama)

Nebius Community Partnership (Birmingham, Alabama) is sponsored by Nebius. Nebius is investing in Birmingham, Alabama, and their community partnership plan includes GPU grants, K-12 AI literacy programs, and curriculum for career switchers. This initiative aims to build with communities and foster local education and workforce opportunities.

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Nebius is developing the former Regions Bank back-office site in Birmingham’s Oxmoor neighborhood for its potential AI factory. ​ We are committed to transparency throughout the process, and to building a project that delivers lasting benefits to local communities.

Download project fact sheet What Birmingham leaders say about our project No impact on home electric bills Nebius will pay for all electricity and any infrastructure upgrades. This project can help strengthen the local power grid by increasing industrial consumers in APCO’s region. Low annual water consumption Thanks to an innovative closed-loop cooling system design, the facility have minimal ongoing water needs.

We’re designing this facility to be a good neighbor. That means noise-reduction technology to keep noise low, and planning construction work to minimize disruption to residents. Job creation and support for the local economy The project will create 1,000+ skilled construction jobs, support local contractors, and offer long-term career opportunities.

Long-term community investment The project will generate roughly $85. 7M in annual tax revenue for Birmingham City, Jefferson County, and the state of Alabama supporting education, public infrastructure, parks, and essential services. Nebius' community benefits plan would further advance local workforce opportunities.

Our commitments span the full lifecycle of infrastructure — how we design, who we build with, and how we show up. Pay our own way . We bear the full cost of our power — never shifting it onto residents.

Efficient from day one . Closed-loop cooling minimizes water; power engineered for efficiency. Designed for place .

Architecture that reflects its surroundings — not warehouse boxes. Early, transparent engagement Show up before we break ground. Clear information .

How facilities operate and what resources they need. Open channels . Open houses, community panels, project websites, government updates.

Promises kept . Early commitments become our standard for the life of the facility. Build with communities, not in them.

Local education . GPU grants, K–12 AI literacy, and curriculum for career switchers. Hire locally .

Recruit and train talent from the surrounding community. Listen, assess, act . A community benefits plan shaped by local priorities.

Birmingham is setting an example of responsible AI factory development. Birmingham offers an ideal location, combining existing infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and community that understands the importance of economic development.

Future dates subject to change Nebius acquires 75 acres of land at 201 Milan Parkway in Birmingham’s Oxmoor neighborhood Secure permits for site preparation, underground utilities, foundations​ Anticipated public and community hearings Construction begins, interior activities commence Initial phase commissioning and energization. Ongoing construction activities for full build-out.

We are in the planning stages for this AI factory and welcome community feedback. Our focus is building an efficient, modern facility that minimizes impacts on local communities.

Closed-loop cooling system that continuously recycles water onsite No evaporation, use of hazardous chemicals or fluid discharge into sewer system or environment Close coordination with Jefferson County Sewer District for planning and system upgrades Less annual consumption than the office building previously on site Nebius will fund new power infrastructure built by Alabama Power (APCO) to support the facility We won’t impact residential rates.

APCO has confirmed energy needs can be met without power reliability issues or rate hikes for residents Facility expected to be a minor source of air emissions Nebius will fully comply with all local, state and federal air emission regulations and requirements Acoustic study confirms operations will not increase existing background noise levels Facility will meet all local noise ordinances governing the commercial district Engineered and natural noise mitigation: Acoustical sound walls and canopy Chillers and dry-coolers equipped with low-noise and Ultra Quiet fans Tree line buffers around the building and equipment Our commitment to Birmingham We believe Birmingham offers a number of competitive advantages that align with Nebius’s strengths and capabilities.

Nebius can help unleash Birmingham’s potential to lead in the AI era by investing in a world-class AI factory that powers the city’s digital future while driving statewide growth. As we move forward, we will continue to work with Birmingham officials and Oxmoor community members to gain a better understanding of the city’s vision and together shape a mutually beneficial partnership.

Community benefits plan in education K-12: Offer STEM and AI literacy for students and teachers Sponsor apprenticeship programs that build foundational technical skills Donate modern tools, simulators, and updated labs for local trade programs Community College : Offering real-world cloud projects and workforce development initiatives Community engagement panel Nebius has established a Community Engagement Panel comprising local residents, business owners, and community leaders.

The panel meets regularly and serves as a key forum for sharing project updates, discussing community priorities, and gathering feedback to help inform ongoing planning and engagement. Frequently Asked Questions Who is Nebius and why Birmingham? Nebius is a Nasdaq-listed technology company building next-generation AI cloud.

By building and operating large-scale AI factories across the US and Europe, we provide essential infrastructure that delivers the most advanced compute. Birmingham’s position as a hub for healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and tech innovation aligns with our business strengths, and we are committed to building a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership.

We chose to invest in the former Regions Bank back‑office building in Birmingham’s Oxmoor neighborhood for its existing infrastructure and its location within an established business park. By working closely with regional land specialists and technical design experts, we’re confident that this project will transform the vacant property into a valuable and productive asset for the area.

How large is the potential investment from Nebius? The initial construction phase represents a multi-billion-dollar investment and will create hundreds of skilled construction jobs. Nebius’ projections show that will pay approximately $48 million annually in education taxes for the benefit of Birmingham City and Jefferson County Schools.

We remain committed to collaborating with local leaders to ensure our investments are impactful and support initiatives most important to the region. How will the project be powered? Will it impact local electric rates for consumers?

The project would connect to a new, Nebius-funded switching and substation derived from Alabama Power (APCO) to generate power for our facility. Given this new generation coming online, we won’t impact residential rates. APCO has confirmed energy needs can be met without power reliability issues or rate hikes.

How much water will this project use? We are planning to use a closed-loop or other similarly low-consumption cooling systems, consistent with the approach used at our other facilities. While final numbers will depend on detailed engineering, daily water usage is estimated to be about a quarter of what the former Regions building consumed.

Are you requesting a tax abatement, and what approvals will you need? Nebius has received tax incentives for 30 years through the Industrial Development Board. The project will generate on average $85.

7M in annual tax revenue for Birmingham City, Jefferson County, and the state of Alabama, making it one of the most significant economic contributors in the region. What would construction look like? Construction is expected to take place in phases over an approximately 30-month time frame.

We are working with Birmingham-based Hoar Construction as a general contractor and anticipate creating hundreds of highly skilled construction jobs during the buildout. What commitments is Nebius prepared to make to the community? Nebius has solicited feedback through a community survey and is currently working with local leaders to establish a community benefits plan framework that centers on advancing education.

We want to partner with the community on areas to invest, volunteer, and deliver impactful actions. Additionally, we have established a Community Engagement Panel of representative community voices to foster dialogue between residents and community as the project evolves. What kind of customers and workloads will be serviced in this facility?

Nebius is an AI-cloud company that provides full-stack support exclusively for AI workloads and we design our infrastructure and software solutions to meet those specific needs. Will the AI factory produce excess noise? No. An independent sound study conducted by Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) found that the facility will not generate noise beyond the area’s existing background levels.

As part of the study, AEI measured sound volume and frequencies at multiple locations and compared them to recorded baseline noise levels. Their analysis confirmed that our sound mitigation measures will work as designed and any noise from the facility will remain within today’s ambient noise levels and not increase the overall level in the community. What safety protocols will be put in place at the facility?

The facility will be designed and operated in full compliance with all applicable emergency preparedness, environmental protection, and waste management regulations to safeguard both the community and the environment. Our team has been working closely with municipal officials and engineering experts to ensure comprehensive planning and strong coordination for emergency response procedures.

How will hardware components be handled once they’ve reached end-of-life?