Equinix is expanding its digital infrastructure in Ashburn, Virginia—a critical hub for global connectivity. Our approach to development is grounded in collaboration, ensuring we deliver lasting benefits that are valued by the local community.
Technology meets community commitment and economic impact
15
New Data center locations opening in Northern Virginia
200
Data center operations team members employed in Northern Virginia
250
Global corporate team members headquartered in Northern Virginia
For every 1 job directly created by data centers, 3.5 to 4 jobs are indirectly created throughout the data center ecosystem [NVTC].
2.4x output multiplier for every direct dollar spent
Generated $579 million in economic output and contributed
to labor income in Northern Virginia alone
In contributions to local area donations to nonprofit organizations
From economic development to job creation, from volunteer hours to tax dollars, Equinix is committed to the future of Loudoun County. Local businesses, workers, and suppliers received $500 million worth of additional work and $100 million more in pay because of these investments in Loudoun. It’s estimated that every $1 paid by Equinix stimulates $2.40 in local economic activity.
We are committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work. Our involvement goes beyond simple financial contributions. Equinix sponsors employees to volunteer with local charities and share their expertise through community-led, education initiatives.
International Data Center Day, Bring Your Kids to Work Day, and Earth Day initiatives are all invigorating local events. These events are opportunities for Equinix and the community to engage with one another.
Together, we are promoting education, sustainability, and family engagement within the technology sector.
Equinix and the Equinix Foundation proudly support local nonprofits and educational institutions that create real, measurable impacts. Our partnerships reflect a core belief: strong businesses help build strong communities. By investing in local organizations, encouraging volunteerism, and advancing inclusive education, we make a lasting, positive difference in Loudoun County.
Equinix Foundation’s vision is a more accessible, sustainable and interconnected digital future for everyone, everywhere. We are advancing digital inclusion in communities where we work through connectivity, digital literacy, skill training, and career development.
Since 2023, we have partnered with Loudoun Education Foundation (LEF) to provide grants, volunteers, and strategic support to bridge the digital divide.
So far, our collaboration has fueled programs such as:
Since 2023, Equinix Foundation has committed $170,000 toward the Loudoun Education Foundation. That’s in addition to $241,202 in Equinix employee donations and corporate matching. Altogether that totals over $411,000 in donation contributions to Loudoun County.
15 out of the 15 data centers in Loudoun County enjoy 100% renewable energy coverage.
We’re using reclaimed water to build new cooling systems at several of our Ashburn facilities.
DC15 is experimenting with new power generation and cooling technologies, paving the way for energy innovation.
Currently, Loudoun County has about 6,000 MW of active data center capacity. That’s enough to power 1.5 million homes. Unlike other data centers, we have 100% of renewable energy coverage. That means we support the power grid, rather than straining it.
But what about water usage? We utilize reclaimed water provided by Loudon water for irrigation and cooling at several of our Ashburn data centers. Reclaimed water is a post-consumer, non-potable (non-drinking water) source of water that reduces demand on drinking water supplies.
One of our Loudoun centers is a Co-Innovation Facility (CIF), meaning it can try out new power and cooling technologies. For example, we’re using Bloom Energy fuel cells that use natural gas to produce electricity without combustion. And we’re currently experimenting with liquid cooling technology, presenting new opportunities for higher efficiency and greater sustainability.
“I had very little faith that anyone would want to hire a stay-at-home mom who has been at home for 10 years… especially great companies like Equinix. The Workforce Development program gave me not only the opportunity but the confidence that people really do appreciate my perspective and my aptitude, all the different skills that I have learned at different jobs.”
Customer Operations III Technician
IBX Operations in Culpeper, VA
“We are incredibly grateful to the Loudoun Education Foundation and Equinix for providing us the opportunity to bring the Mobile STEM Lab to River Bend Middle School. This was an incredible experience for our students, allowing them to engage in real-world learning with topics such as Artificial Intelligence, coding, data analysis, and other STEM-related areas. Opportunities like this help inspire our students to explore future careers in technology and innovation.”
David Shaffer
Principal of River Bend Middle School
“Northern Virginia is the largest data center market in the U.S. and attracts data center tenants from around the world that require interconnection to an extensive ecosystem of cloud and network providers… Equinix’s Ashburn campus embodies the kind of facility that is able to provide interconnection opportunities to businesses that need to improve their overall performance. The Equinix Washington, D.C. data centers are examples of how interconnection is evolving to help companies accelerate their digital transformation.”
Kelly Morgan
Analyst Team Lead for 451 Research
More Collaborations:
Regulations lag behind innovation and can also stunt entire communities. So we’re working with the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce and Loudoun Virginia Economic Development to craft smarter regulations for all.
Over the past 20 years, Equinix has invested over $1 billion in Loudoun County.
We will continue to invest in Loudoun County by building new data centers investing in clean energy and sustainability.