What changed in U.S. data centers in March 2026
March 2026: one headline number
The Atlas news log documents 3 source-dated entries in March 2026.
Selected documented entries, not a count of newly announced projects, operating buildings or all developments. Publication, review and scheduled event dates have different meanings.
Calculation: Count distinct entry IDs whose source publication date falls in this month and is no later than the snapshot date, with a retained source URL.
Snapshot as of October 29, 2026. This selected archive can be incomplete. It does not establish the number of facilities announced in this month.
Source-dated entries
Meta expands its announced El Paso campus plans
· Meta Data Centers
Meta's March 26 post raises its El Paso campus plan to 1 GW and an investment commitment above $10 billion. Those are announced expansion targets; projected construction and operating jobs are not completed hiring totals.
NRC seeks environmental input on proposed Matador reactors
· Nuclear Regulatory Commission via Federal Register
A March 20 NRC notice invites scoping comments through April 20 for four proposed AP1000 reactors supporting Project Matador in Carson County. The notice concerns environmental scoping for the reactors and establishes no licensing decision or computing campus operation.
Meta announces 328 community grant awards for 2026
· Meta
Meta announced 328 grants for education and community projects near its data centers, including AI training and health services. The company reports cumulative funding above 94 million dollars across 3,700 projects.
Updated . What changed: Dated source entries and the shown calculation for March 2026.