Datacenter Sites in Nicholas, Kentucky
Nicholas has 6 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 57.3/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 1,800 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
6
Candidate sites
57.3/100
Avg DC Readiness
1,800 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for Nicholas
Yessales_tax_exemption
Datacenter tax incentive
11.52¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
7.19¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
1
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$4,706
Land price / acre
1,300
Cooling degree days
4,300
Heating degree days
56°F
Mean annual temp
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on electricity for large industrial users; KBI tax credits.
By site type
Top datacenter sites in Nicholas
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Nicholas | Greenfield | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 53.4 |
| EC FFE Nicholas County | Greenfield | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 51.2 |
| Carlisle Industrial Site | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 48.5 |
| TAP137352 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 48.4 |
| UNKNOWN122358 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 48.2 |
| UNKNOWN122360 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 47.9 |
| UNKNOWN122359 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 46.8 |
Nicholas datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Nicholas?
- 6 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 57.3/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Nicholas offer datacenter tax incentives?
- Sales tax exemption on electricity for large industrial users; KBI tax credits.
- What is the natural-hazard risk in Nicholas?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Nicholas as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Nicholas?
- Average industrial electricity is 7.19¢/kWh and commercial is 11.52¢/kWh in Nicholas.
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