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State Profiles

Comprehensive analysis of data center development in all 50 states

Top 10 States by Investment

Rank State Investment Projects
#1 New Mexico $167.2B 6
#2 Kansas $128.8B 9
#3 Pennsylvania $125.0B 12
#4 Georgia $79.8B 25
#5 Texas $78.2B 27
#6 Arizona $63.4B 22
#7 Virginia $56.6B 40
#8 North Carolina $49.3B 15
#9 Ohio $33.2B 10
#10 Mississippi $32.1B 10

Top 10 States by Power Capacity

Rank State Power Projects
#1 Pennsylvania 16.9 GW 12
#2 Texas 11.0 GW 27
#3 Virginia 10.2 GW 40
#4 Utah 9.7 GW 12
#5 Arizona 8.7 GW 22
#6 West Virginia 7.5 GW 8
#7 Nevada 5.8 GW 20
#8 Wisconsin 5.8 GW 10
#9 Georgia 5.0 GW 25
#10 Wyoming 4.8 GW 6

Regional Clusters

Data Center Alley

Northern Virginia
6+ GW operational, 6+ GW under construction

The largest concentration of data centers globally, with over 6 GW operational and 6+ GW under construction. Grid constraints emerging as demand outpaces transmission capacity.

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Texas Triangle

Austin-Dallas-Houston
11+ GW planned

ERCOT's fast-track interconnection process provides advantages, though reliability trade-offs persist. Rapid expansion driven by abundant land and competitive power rates.

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Desert Cluster

Arizona/Nevada
8.7+ GW in Arizona alone

Growing rapidly despite water constraint challenges. Strong solar integration potential and proximity to California markets drive development.

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Silicon Prairie

Kansas/Nebraska
8.2+ GW in Kansas

Emerging mega-project hub leveraging wind energy integration, low land costs, and central US location. Rapid transformation from agricultural to digital infrastructure.

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Pennsylvania Energy Corridor

Northeastern Pennsylvania
16.9 GW planned

Former coal region transforming into data center powerhouse. Natural gas access, available transmission capacity, and economic development incentives attract massive investments.

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State Policy Profiles

Incentives, restrictions, utility regulation, and water constraints for all 50 states.

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Investment by State (CSV)

State-level investment totals and rankings

Power by State (CSV)

State-level power capacity data