Meta Temple
Running (some may still be expanding)
Meta Temple is an AI data center in Temple, Texas, developed or operated by Meta for Meta. Satellite imagery shows its computers drawing about 178 MW today.
U.S. average: 18.2¢ (+3.4%).
Statewide context, not this project’s effect: prices move for many reasons. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Satellite figures are Epoch AI estimates from imagery of buildings, cooling and power equipment; about 80% fall within a factor of 1.4 of the true value.
- Sep 30, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 178 MW in use
Building 3 is operational. Based on the stated completion date in this regulatory filing
- Feb 24, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 152 MW in use
Building 3 is under construction. An outline is visible for the building which has similar dimensions to those deployed at the Meta Prometheus site.
- Dec 9, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 152 MW in use
Building 1 and 2 are operational. Activity related to the air quality permit (namely, emergency diesel generators) was reported to have started as of 2025-12-09. This is our best estimate, but note that the planned completion date in this regulatory filing is 2026-03-01.
- Nov 15, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Building 1 and 2 look complete from outside, with all electrical and cooling equipment installed. Space is cleared for Building 3.
- Apr 1, 2023Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
The traditional Meta data center has been demolished mid-construction, in favor of Meta's new AI-optimized design.
- Feb 5, 2023Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
A traditional H-shaped Meta data center is partially built.
- Apr 1, 2022Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Land clearing begins.
No hearings, court cases, approvals or disputes are on record for this project yet.
| Chip | Designer | Units | As of | Count is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B300 | Nvidia | 80,139 | Sep 30, 2026 | Estimate |
Source: Epoch AI, AI data centers, CC BY 4.0
Satellite and capacity estimates via Epoch AI (CC BY 4.0)
- JE Dunn project page jedunn.com
- TDLR filing tdlr.texas.gov
- TDLR filing tdlr.texas.gov
- Epoch AI calculation sheet for this site
Satellite estimates: Epoch AI, CC BY 4.0, reformatted for this page.