Key facts
- Amazon pledged to pay for its own energy infrastructure costs related to data centers.
- Amazon is committed to water positive operations by 2030, aiming to return 5.8 billion gallons of water annually.
- In 2025, Amazon returned 3 gallons of water for every 4 used in its data centers.
- Amazon supports reporting water data, including water use efficiency (WUE) and the percentage of operating hours requiring cooling water.
Amazon has committed to responsible development of its data centers in Texas, pledging to cover its own energy infrastructure costs and enhance water efficiency. The company sent a letter in June 2026 to Governor Abbott, affirming its dedication to protecting residential ratepayers, managing resources sustainably, and maximizing community benefits.
As part of this commitment, Amazon has signed the White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge, agreeing to strengthen the grid and shield ratepayers from increased costs due to data center expansion. The company highlighted its investments in energy and water resource stewardship, designing facilities to minimize consumption and innovating for efficiency. Amazon aims to be water positive by 2030, with over 50 projects on track to return 5.8 billion gallons of water annually to communities. In 2025, the company reported returning three gallons for every four used in its data centers, contributing to job creation and local water infrastructure.
Amazon also expressed support for transparent water data reporting, emphasizing metrics such as the use of non-potable sources, water use efficiency (WUE) per unit of compute, and the percentage of operating hours requiring cooling water.