Datacenter Sites in Carver County, Minnesota
Carver County has 12 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 60.1/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 1,100 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
At a glance
Carver County, Minnesota has 12 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 60.1/100 DC Readiness, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 56.0. It ranks 66th of 85 Minnesota counties by number of sites and 2nd by average score. The top-scoring site is BLUFF CREEK at 63.9/100.
Site-selection context for Carver County
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on DC equipment and electricity for qualified DCs.
How does Carver County compare with other counties in Minnesota?
By number of scored sites, Carver County ranks 66th of the 85 Minnesota counties with a county page, holding 0.4% of the state's 3,216 sites. Its average DC Readiness of 60.1/100 ranks 2nd in the state and is about 13% above the national average of 53.0. Nationally it has the 2244th-largest site inventory of 2,964 counties with five or more sites. 0 sites score 70 or higher and 12 score 55 or higher.
What types of datacenter sites are in Carver County?
Substation-Adjacent sites are the most common (5, 42% of the county's inventory), followed by industrial (4) and greenfield (2). Site type reflects how the parcel was identified — next to a substation, on a former mine or brownfield, on industrial or federal excess land — and is scored on the same 14 factors either way.
What are power cost, hazard, water and fiber conditions in Carver County?
Industrial electricity averages 10.18¢/kWh and commercial 12.13¢/kWh. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county "Relatively Moderate" (25). WRI water stress is low. 17 fiber providers report service in the county. The climate runs 600 cooling degree days a year with a mean temperature of 42°F. Land is valued around $8,140 an acre.
By site type
Top datacenter sites in Carver County
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUFF CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.9 |
| UNKNOWN170707 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.0 |
| UNKNOWN129670 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.4 |
| UNKNOWN129675 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.1 |
| UNKNOWN130233 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.1 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN129735 - BLUE LAKE) | Greenfield | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.0 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN129735 - BLUE LAKE) | Greenfield | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.6 |
| Seminary Fen/Assumption CK | Industrial | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.0 |
| Seminary Fen | Industrial | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.9 |
| Bridgepoint Park-Buildings 2 & 3 | Industrial | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.8 |
| Norwood Dump And Norwood Gasification Plant | Industrial | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.0 |
Every scored site in Carver County
All 12 sites, best first.
- BLUFF CREEK · 63.9
- Substation-Adjacent site · f8a37d22 · 63.0
- Substation-Adjacent site · 6a9788e9 · 62.4
- Substation-Adjacent site · 1e774510 · 62.1
- Substation-Adjacent site · 33652822 · 62.1
- Greenfield (UNKNOWN129735 - BLUE LAKE) · d02c3e71 · 62.0
- Greenfield (UNKNOWN129735 - BLUE LAKE) · c404178d · 60.6
- Seminary Fen/Assumption CK · 58.0
- Seminary Fen · 57.8
- Mine Site · 9b4f76da · 56.9
- Bridgepoint Park-Buildings 2 & 3 · 56.8
- Norwood Dump And Norwood Gasification Plant · 56.0
Carver County datacenter FAQ
How many datacenter sites are in Carver County?
12 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 60.1/100 DC Readiness. That is the 66th-most of 85 Minnesota counties with five or more sites.
What is the highest-scoring datacenter site in Carver County?
BLUFF CREEK scores 63.9/100 DC Readiness, the highest of the 12 scored sites in Carver County (a substation-adjacent site).
Does Carver County offer datacenter tax incentives?
Sales tax exemption on DC equipment and electricity for qualified DCs.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carver County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Carver County as "Relatively Moderate" (score 25).
What are industrial electricity rates in Carver County?
Average industrial electricity is 10.18¢/kWh and commercial is 12.13¢/kWh in Carver County.
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About this data
Source: GridCensus composite of HIFLD transmission and substation data, EIA, FEMA National Risk Index, FCC broadband data, PeeringDB and ISO interconnection queues, as published November 12, 2026 — GridCensus refreshes it monthly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “Datacenter candidate sites in Carver County, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/datacenter-sites/minnesota/carver-county (data as of November 12, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
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