Amazon to invest more than $1 billion in U.S. data center communities over five years

Amazon said it will put more than $1 billion into communities that host its U.S. data centers over the next five years through its Built Together program, according to Techub News. The funding is earmarked for workforce training, energy-efficiency upgrades for schools and homes, as well as roads, housing, and emergency services. The company also said it has stopped signing non-disclosure agreements with government agencies for data center projects. In addition, Amazon pledged to publish annual reports on its energy use and water consumption. The company said that commitment does not currently extend to private-sector partners. The update focuses on Amazon’s community spending and disclosure practices tied to data center development in the United States. No additional details were provided in the brief on how the spending will be allocated by location or when the first annual report will be released.