Building Understanding
Clear answers about what the Hunt County 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 Hunt County 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 expected to be 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 planned for approximately 70 acres near Quinlan, in an area already surrounded by existing electric substations and energy infrastructure. The site is set back from existing residential areas. To put the size in perspective, 70 acres is about the same as 53 football fields.
Why Hunt County?
Hunt County already has what most places don’t: the energy backbone to support a project like this. The land near Quinlan is surrounded by four existing electric substations, a battery storage facility, a solar farm, and a high-voltage transmission line, all already in place.
Think of it like building a house. If the electricity, water, and roads are already in place, you’re starting from a much stronger position. Hunt County had the foundation ready. The land is well-suited for a long-term facility.
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 I be able to see it from my house?
The campus is planned with meaningful distance from nearby homes. Landscaping and natural buffers are expected to help reduce visibility. For many areas, it will not be easily seen.
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 works like a refrigerator. The same water goes around and around inside a closed loop. It doesn’t pull in fresh water every time. It reuses what it has. Based on a similar Core Scientific campus already operating in Texas, the expected water use is about the same as a large office building, or roughly 20 to 25 Hunt County homes combined.
Where does the water come from?
Water is expected to come from approved local sources in coordination with the Cash Special Utility District. 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. To put that in perspective: a lawnmower runs at about 90 decibels, and a quiet conversation runs at about 50 to 60. We are also planning trees and 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 low at all hours.
What if the sound is louder than expected?
We are committed to being a good partner in Hunt County. 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
Will this raise my electricity bill?
Core Scientific is expected to pay 100% of its own energy costs. In Hunt County, we are also funding 100% of all necessary upgrades. Core Scientific expects that this project will not affect your electric bill.
Who manages the power system?
The local utility — Farmers Electric — owns and manages 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.
Will this strain the power grid?
No. The project has already received grid-connection approval from ERCOT — the agency that manages Texas s electric grid — for 2027. That approval means the project meets the state’s grid reliability standards. In addition, Core Scientific is funding 100% of all needed electric facilities. That investment is expected to strengthen the local grid for everyone, not just our campus.
Economic Impact
Will this bring career opportunities to Hunt County?
Yes. During construction, the project is expected to support up to 200 construction roles at any given time, with around 800 total construction positions across the full build. Once the campus is running, it is expected to support approximately 150 permanent, full-time skilled positions, including facility operators, engineers, technicians, and security professionals.
Will local residents be able to apply?
Yes. We are committed to local hiring. We plan to offer training programs to help Hunt County residents qualify for career roles at the campus. We cannot guarantee specific hiring numbers at this stage, but local workforce development is a genuine priority.
What kinds of careers?
We are expected to provide skilled, full-time positions with competitive pay and benefits; not temporary work. Roles are expected to 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 brings hundreds of workers who shop locally, eat locally, and use local services. Once operating, 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.
What does this campus mean for schools, hospitals, and roads?
An independent group of economists — The Perryman Group — studied what this campus is expected to mean for Hunt County. Core Scientific is not seeking local tax breaks, which means the campus is expected to pay its full share to Hunt County. We are applying for state-level incentives through a separate Texas program — one that has no effect on what Hunt County schools, hospitals, and local services receive.
Here is what The Perryman Group projects at full operation:
- Quinlan ISD: Projected to receive more than $254 million in annual tax contributions, funding teachers, school supplies, and programs for kids.
- Hunt Memorial Hospital: Projected to receive more than $58 million annually, supporting local healthcare.
- Hunt County Government: Projected to receive more than $93 million annually, supporting roads, public safety, and county services.
- City of Quinlan: Projected to receive more than $135 million annually.
These are long-term projections from an independent group of economists. They are not guarantees. They reflect what is expected once the campus reaches full operation.
Source: The Perryman Group, “The Economic and Fiscal Benefits of a Major Data Center Investment in Hunt County,” April 2026. Figures reflect projected annual impacts at full operational maturity.
Additional FAQs
Is Core Scientific already building in Hunt County?
Core Scientific has purchased land in Hunt County and is in the planning phase. Farmers Electric — the local utility — has already begun work on a new substation to support the project. Construction of the campus is tied to final plans, permits, and grid connection, which has been approved for 2027.
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.
How were the economic figures calculated?
The figures on this page come from The Perryman Group, an independent economic research firm based in Texas. They were not paid to produce favorable numbers. They applied their standard economic models to this project and published what they found. Their full report is available upon request.
Will the campus affect the environment?
The campus is expected to go through standard environmental review as part of the permitting process. Our advanced cooling system is designed to minimize water use. We pay for our own energy and do not strain local utility resources. Landscaping is planned to buffer sound and support the visual character of the area.
Before building begins, Core Scientific completes required air quality and land studies. Those studies are reviewed and approved by the state. Think of it like getting a health checkup before starting a big project. It makes sure everything is in order before the first shovel hits the ground.
Our cooling system works like a refrigerator, cycling the same coolant through its coils over and over instead of using new coolant every time. Our system works on the same idea, cycling the same water through continuously rather than drawing fresh water each time. Water use is expected to be about the same as 20 to 25 average Hunt County homes. Core Scientific pays 100% of its own energy costs, so there is no cost passed on to local utility customers. Trees and landscaping along the campus edge are planned to reduce both sound and visibility from the road.
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.
How do I ask a question?
Use the contact information below. We want to hear from you.
We are committed to building understanding.
We are not just building a campus. We are building career pathways for Hunt County 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 Hunt County 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.