Datacenter Sites in Rowan County, Kentucky
Rowan County has 15 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 55.9/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 1,000 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
15
Candidate sites
55.9/100
Avg DC Readiness
1,000 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for Rowan County
Yessales_tax_exemption
Datacenter tax incentive
10.65¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
7.96¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
2
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$6,055
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 Rowan County
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RODBURN | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 52.3 |
| UNKNOWN121406 | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 52.3 |
| UNKNOWN121403 | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 52.3 |
| TAP137342 | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 52.3 |
| TAP137344 | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 52.3 |
| TAP137343 | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 52.3 |
| UNKNOWN121407 | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 52.3 |
| EC Coal Rowan County | Greenfield | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 52.1 |
| UNKNOWN121402 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 49.9 |
| UNKNOWN121405 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 49.9 |
| TAP160510 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 49.9 |
| TAP160508 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 49.9 |
| UNKNOWN121272 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 49.9 |
| UNKNOWN121408 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 49.9 |
| UNKNOWN160509 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.8 yrs | 49.9 |
| John Will Stacy MMRC Regional Build Ready Business Park | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 48.5 |
| Morehead-Rowan County Aviation Business Park | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 48.0 |
| Morehead -- 2041 Flemingsburg Rd | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 47.5 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 46.4 |
Rowan County datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Rowan County?
- 15 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 55.9/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Rowan County offer datacenter tax incentives?
- Sales tax exemption on electricity for large industrial users; KBI tax credits.
- What is the natural-hazard risk in Rowan County?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Rowan County as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Rowan County?
- Average industrial electricity is 7.96¢/kWh and commercial is 10.65¢/kWh in Rowan County.
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