NORTHWEST
Substation-AdjacentStorey County, Nevada · WECC
NORTHWEST is a substation-adjacent datacenter candidate site in Storey County, Nevada, interconnecting through WECC. It screens at 55.4/100 DC Readiness with a catalogued 100 MW of candidate capacity and a 6.9 yrs average interconnection-queue wait.
Power & interconnection
Speed to power
Deep queue and long historical waits — plan for a multi-year interconnection timeline and engage the utility early.
Connectivity
Risk & environment
Location context
Regulatory climate
No notable statewide DC restriction on record; confirm local zoning and utility tariffs.
Incentive detail: Partial abatement of sales/use tax and personal property tax for $25M+ DC investments.
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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 Storey County, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY | Substation-Adjacent | 360 kV | 600 MW | 6.9 yrs | 63.1 |
| NORTH VALLEY ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | 345 kV | 600 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.7 |
| MIRA LOMA | Substation-Adjacent | 360 kV | 600 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.7 |
| SUGAR LOAF | Substation-Adjacent | 360 kV | 600 MW | 6.9 yrs | 59.6 |
| EC Near Tracy | Greenfield | — | — | 5.8 yrs | 58.9 |
| EC Near Tracy | Greenfield | — | — | 5.8 yrs | 58.7 |
| Valley Road | Brownfield | 120 kV | 6 MW | 5.8 yrs | 58.7 |
| EC Near Tracy | Greenfield | — | — | 5.8 yrs | 58.5 |
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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