Datacenter Sites in Albemarle, Virginia
Albemarle has 18 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 50.8/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 600 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
At a glance
Albemarle, Virginia has 18 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 50.8/100 DC Readiness, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 52.2. It ranks 82nd of 122 Virginia counties by number of sites and 93rd by average score. The top-scoring site is Substation-Adjacent site · db24419b at 60.4/100.
Site-selection context for Albemarle
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $150M+ investments (2025: $100M+); MEGA site program.
How does Albemarle compare with other counties in Virginia?
By number of scored sites, Albemarle ranks 82nd of the 122 Virginia counties with a county page, holding 0.3% of the state's 5,871 sites. Its average DC Readiness of 50.8/100 ranks 93rd in the state and is roughly in line with the national average of 53.0. Nationally it has the 1835th-largest site inventory of 2,964 counties with five or more sites. 0 sites score 70 or higher and 4 score 55 or higher.
What types of datacenter sites are in Albemarle?
Shovel-Ready sites are the most common (12, 67% of the county's inventory), followed by substation-adjacent (4) and former mine (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 Albemarle?
Industrial electricity averages 6.03¢/kWh and commercial 8.09¢/kWh. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county "Relatively Moderate" (30). WRI water stress is low. 7 fiber providers report service in the county. The climate runs 1,300 cooling degree days a year with a mean temperature of 55°F. Land is valued around $9,048 an acre.
By site type
Top datacenter sites in Albemarle
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP140470 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.4 |
| SHERWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 55.2 |
| RED HILL | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 55.2 |
| TAP140468 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 55.0 |
| 5400 Three Notch'd Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 50.1 |
| North Fork, A UVA Discovery Park | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 49.6 |
| Rivanna Futures | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 49.4 |
| Peter Jefferson Place VI | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 49.3 |
| North Side Drive Industrial | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 49.2 |
| Biotech Manufacturing | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 49.2 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 49.2 |
| Town Center Three | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 49.1 |
| North Fork - Ready Site 8 | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 49.0 |
| Corner of State Farm Blvd. and PJP | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 48.9 |
| Sieg Property | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 48.8 |
| Crossroads Shopping Center | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 48.8 |
| Westfield Road Lot | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 48.8 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 48.8 |
Every scored site in Albemarle
All 18 sites, best first.
- Substation-Adjacent site · db24419b · 60.4
- SHERWOOD · 55.2
- RED HILL · 55.2
- Substation-Adjacent site · 34f6c094 · 55.0
- 5400 Three Notch'd Road · 50.1
- North Fork, A UVA Discovery Park · 49.6
- Rivanna Futures · 49.4
- Peter Jefferson Place VI · 49.3
- North Side Drive Industrial · 49.2
- Biotech Manufacturing · 49.2
- Mine Site · 8ff6ae5d · 49.2
- Town Center Three · 49.1
- North Fork - Ready Site 8 · 49.0
- Corner of State Farm Blvd. and PJP · 48.9
- Sieg Property · 48.8
- Crossroads Shopping Center · 48.8
- Westfield Road Lot · 48.8
- Mine Site · 96741add · 48.8
Albemarle datacenter FAQ
How many datacenter sites are in Albemarle?
18 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 50.8/100 DC Readiness. That is the 82nd-most of 122 Virginia counties with five or more sites.
What is the highest-scoring datacenter site in Albemarle?
Substation-Adjacent site · db24419b scores 60.4/100 DC Readiness, the highest of the 18 scored sites in Albemarle (a substation-adjacent site).
Does Albemarle offer datacenter tax incentives?
Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $150M+ investments (2025: $100M+); MEGA site program.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Albemarle?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Albemarle as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
What are industrial electricity rates in Albemarle?
Average industrial electricity is 6.03¢/kWh and commercial is 8.09¢/kWh in Albemarle.
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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 Albemarle, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/datacenter-sites/virginia/albemarle (data as of November 12, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
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