Ames Diesel Generating Station
BrownfieldStory, Iowa · MISO
Ames Diesel Generating Station is a brownfield datacenter candidate site in Story, Iowa, interconnecting through MISO. It screens at 61.7/100 DC Readiness with a catalogued 2 MW of candidate capacity and a 1.4 yrs average interconnection-queue wait.
Power & interconnection
Speed to power
Shorter queues and healthier completion here — a faster path to energization than the national norm.
Connectivity
Site characteristics
Risk & environment
Location context
Regulatory climate
Strong incentives; utilities courting hyperscale load.
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $1M+ investments; property tax phase-in for new construction.
Site location
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Full DC Readiness breakdown
All 13 weighted sub-scores (0–100) behind the composite DC Readiness score.
Nearby comparable sites
Other scored datacenter candidate sites in Story, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC Near Iowa State University | Greenfield | — | — | 1.4 yrs | 66.0 |
| EC Near Iowa State University | Greenfield | — | — | 1.4 yrs | 65.8 |
| EC Near Iowa State University | Greenfield | — | — | 1.4 yrs | 64.8 |
| EC Near Iowa State University | Greenfield | — | — | 1.4 yrs | 63.6 |
| EC Near NCAH Central Utility Plant | Greenfield | — | — | 1.4 yrs | 63.3 |
| EC Near Iowa State University | Greenfield | — | — | 1.4 yrs | 62.9 |
| Iowa State University | Brownfield | — | 9 MW | 1.4 yrs | 62.7 |
| EC Near Iowa State University | Greenfield | — | — | 1.4 yrs | 62.5 |
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Figures are screening estimates derived from public infrastructure data. Catalogued capacity reflects theoretical candidate capacity, not deliverable or committed interconnection. Confirm all values with the utility, ISO, and on-the-ground due diligence.
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