Community impact

At TeraWulf, we believe progress should power more than technology — it should strengthen the communities we call home.

As we expand operations in Hawesville, our goal is to be an active and engaged neighbor, driving local opportunity through meaningful partnerships, workforce development, and economic growth.

How Your Community benefits

  • Our data campus will use a closed-loop cooling system that is completely independent of the community’s natural water sources.

    More information about our closed-loop cooling system can be found HERE.

  • The Justified Data Campus makes productive use of a site that has supported industrial activity for decades, eliminating the need to clear new land or disrupt active farmland.

    By repurposing the former property, the project preserves surrounding agricultural areas, protects local ecosystems, and minimizes the environmental footprint typically associated with new construction.

  • Designed with the community in mind - our campus’ advanced cooling technology keeps sound levels below 55 dBA – about the volume of a normal conversation or household refrigerator – ensuring no noise impact at the property line.

    The campus also features sound mitigation measures throughout the site. All major equipment is housed within enclosed, acoustically engineered structures that significantly reduce operational noise. This approach ensures a quiet, low-impact presence that aligns with the surrounding environment and maintains the area’s rural and residential character.

  • The project creates meaningful job opportunities for the region — from skilled construction and trade positions during development to permanent technical and facility operations roles.

    By hiring locally and engaging regional contractors, the Justified Data Campus contributes to workforce growth, supports small businesses, and provides long-term economic stability in the community.

    Learn about career opportunities HERE.

  • The project strengthens the region’s digital backbone by extending high-speed broadband infrastructure to and through the site. This investment enhances connectivity not only for the campus itself but also for surrounding communities and local businesses.

  • Beyond economic investment, TeraWulf is committed to being an active and positive community partner.

    The Justified project will support local initiatives through charitable contributions and collaboration with public-service organizations. Stay tuned for more details on these partnerships.

  • The Justified Data Campus will deliver lasting economic benefits to the area. Once fully operational, the project is expected to generate significant new annual tax revenue to support local schools, emergency services, and municipal infrastructure.

    The campus will also create meaningful high-quality construction and technical jobs, while driving demand for local goods and services across the community. From housing and retail to dining and recreation, this investment will help revitalize the local economy and strengthen the town’s long-term fiscal stability.

Protecting our environment

  • Closed-Loop Cooling

    The Data Campus will use a closed-loop system, independent from the river, requiring only a few gallons of utility water daily.

  • Ultra Low Noise

    Advanced technology keeps sound levels below 55 dBA – about the volume of a normal conversation or household refrigerator.

  • NO EMISSIONS

    Located in an energy-rich region with abundant power and facilities designed to support grid stability.

Our data center investment contributes directly to Hawesville’s future — creating high-quality jobs, generating tax revenue, and collaborating with local organizations, schools, and nonprofits. Together, we’re building not just digital infrastructure, but community resilience and shared prosperity.

strengthening the grid & reducing ratepayer costs

  • The Justified Data Campus connects to the regional grid instead of the local power distribution system. This means our energy use does not impact local power availability or reliability, ensuring the community’s electricity supply remains stable and unaffected by campus operations.

  • TeraWulf is covering the entire cost of the grid upgrades needed for the project — improvements that would normally be paid for by local customers through their electric rates. In other words, these upgrades strengthen the regional power system at no cost to ratepayers.

  • Flexible operations allow the Campus to reduce load during peak demand periods, helping maintain reliability across the region.

  • The result of these facts is a stronger grid and no measurable impact on local electric rates - ensuring benefits for both the community and the state’s clean energy future.