Building Understanding
Clear answers about what the Denton campus means for your community.
We know you have questions.
That’s exactly why this page exists. We’re committed to being a good partner in Denton and keeping the conversation open. Tap any topic below to learn more.
Campus Overview
What is a technology campus?
Think of it like a home for computers. Every time someone uses a phone, visits a website, checks the weather, or sees a doctor online, computers are doing that work. Those computers need a safe place to run. We build that place.
What will it look like?
The campus is made up of clean, modern buildings with a simple, low-profile design. Neutral colors and landscaping are planned to help it blend into the surroundings. Many people are surprised by how low-profile and quiet these facilities look in person.
Where exactly will the campus be?
The campus is located on approximately 78 acres near the city of Denton, adjacent to an existing Denton Energy Center natural gas power plant.
Why Denton?
Our story in Denton began in 2022, and it has continued to prove itself as a strong home for technology and innovation. The community’s strong infrastructure, growing economy, and location in the rapidly expanding North Dallas market make it a natural fit to support major technology investment. Denton has established itself as a key center of learning that contributes to the regional, state, and national workforce. We rely on capable people to ensure continued operations for our site, which made Denton a natural fit. For years, our campus has benefited from a major built-in advantage: an existing on-site substation and direct proximity to the established Denton Energy Center. That infrastructure has provided a strong foundation for our operations and continues to support long-term growth and investment in Denton. Together, Denton’s growth, infrastructure, and long-standing partnership with our campus make it an exciting place to keep building what comes next.
Will there be lighting at night?
Lighting is expected to be controlled and directed inward toward the facility. This is designed to reduce any impact on the surrounding area.
Will this affect traffic?
During construction, workers will travel to and from the site each day. We plan construction routes designed to protect local roads, and we intend to leave the roads in better shape than we found them. Once the campus is operating, daily traffic drops significantly. Most activity happens inside the facility.
Is the campus safe to have near my home?
Technology campuses like this one are built to strict safety standards. The campus is planned with safety systems, secure fencing, and professional staff on-site around the clock. Emergency planning is built into the design and coordinated with local first responders before the doors ever open.
Will this affect my property value?
Economic growth and a stronger local tax base are factors that are generally associated with stable or improving property values. A campus that brings long-term investment, jobs, and significant tax contributions to the area is expected to support — not hurt — the economic health of the community over time.
Water & Cooling
Will this use up our water?
This campus uses a modern cooling system that reuses water for 20 years, it is called a closed-loop system. It took roughly 7.8 million gallons to fill the cooling system between the first half of 2025 and first half of 2026. Beyond the cooling system, other water use is from workers using restrooms and sinks.
Where does the water come from?
Water is expected to come from approved local sources in coordination with Denton Municipal Utilities. All use follows local regulations and oversight.
Is the water reused?
Yes. The system is designed to reuse water as part of the cooling process. This is what makes our water use so much lower than older-style facilities.
What happens during drought conditions?
The campus is expected to follow local guidelines and requirements. Water use can be adjusted if needed.
Sound
What does it sound like?
We take sound seriously and design our facilities to keep it well within comfortable levels. The sound level at the edge of our property is expected to be similar to a quiet conversation, which is about 50 to 60 decibles. We look at ways of using landscaping along the edges of the campus to reduce sound further.
Does it run at night too?
The campus operates around the clock. However, sound levels at the property line are expected to remain consistent at all hours.
What if the sound is louder than expected?
We are committed to being a good partner in Denton. If sound levels are a concern once the campus is operating, we are open to working with the community to address it. Landscaping buffers and other mitigation options are part of our planning process.
Energy
How will this data center impact the grid and my power bill?
When a data center site is planned, many organizations are involved in determining how to best connect to the power grid, and this site in Denton is no different. We have had extensive conversations with DME to determine what it will take to fund 100% of all needed electric facilities, so we pay our way. Following this process with DME allows for the grid to provide power to the site and maintain the expected reliability that existed before we connected. In addition, we pay a rate that is roughly 50% higher rate than the native base rate, a higher demand charge base rate than the native base, and pay an allocation to transmission costs.
Who manages the power system?
The local utility — Denton Municipal Electric and ERCOT — own and manage the power infrastructure in the area that serves homes and businesses. The campus works within that system and is subject to the same utility oversight as any other large energy customer.
Economic Impact
Will this bring career opportunities to Denton?
Yes. The campus is now fully operational, and it supports 200+ permanent, full-time skilled positions, including facility operators, engineers, technicians, and security professionals.
Will local residents be able to apply?
Yes. We have been and will continue to be committed to local hiring.
What kinds of careers?
We provide skilled, full-time positions with competitive pay and benefits; not temporary work. Roles include facility operators, data systems technicians, engineers, maintenance professionals, and security staff. These are career pathways. Not just jobs.
What does this campus mean for local businesses?
Construction brought hundreds of workers who shop locally, eat locally, and use local services, and permanent employees do the same. Local businesses are expected to benefit from contracts, services, and day-to-day spending connected to the campus and its workforce.
Community Engagement
Does Core Scientific support any community programs?
We proudly support organizations that make meaningful differences in our local communities. Over the past four years, that support in Denton has included Guyer Girls Basketball, supporting local student-athletes; Thin Line Fest, helping bring free film, music, and photography programming to downtown Denton; and Giving Grace, providing wraparound support to local families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Through these partnerships, we’re proud to support the youth, families, and community organizations that help make Denton stronger.
Additional FAQs
Is Core Scientific asking for tax breaks?
Core Scientific does not plan to seek local tax abatements for this project. The campus is expected to pay its full tax rate.
What is AI, and why does it need a campus like this?
AI is technology that helps computers learn and solve problems. It powers things like voice assistants, medical tools, and weather apps. AI needs enormous computing power, and that power has to be housed somewhere. If campuses like ours aren’t built here, the investment and the jobs go somewhere else.
We are committed to building understanding.
We are not just building a campus. We are building career pathways for Denton families. We are building a stronger tax base for local schools and services. We are building energy infrastructure that benefits the whole community. And we are building a relationship with Denton that we intend to keep for a long time.
This page is provided by Core Scientific and reflects current plans, which may change as the project develops. We will update it as more information becomes available.