Datacenter Sites in Albemarle County, Virginia
Albemarle County has 24 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 56.0/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 4,100 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
24
Candidate sites
56.0/100
Avg DC Readiness
4,100 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for Albemarle County
Yessales_tax_exemption
Datacenter tax incentive
8.09¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
6.03¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
7
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$9,048
Land price / acre
1,300
Cooling degree days
4,000
Heating degree days
55°F
Mean annual temp
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $150M+ investments (2025: $100M+); MEGA site program.
By site type
Top datacenter sites in Albemarle County
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP140470 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 57.1 |
| TAP140468 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 51.9 |
| RED HILL | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 51.9 |
| SHERWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 51.9 |
| 5400 Three Notch'd Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 51.0 |
| North Fork, A UVA Discovery Park | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.5 |
| Rivanna Futures | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.4 |
| Peter Jefferson Place VI | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.2 |
| Biotech Manufacturing | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.2 |
| Town Center Three | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.1 |
| North Side Drive Industrial | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.1 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.1 |
| North Fork - Ready Site 8 | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.9 |
| Corner of State Farm Blvd. and PJP | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.9 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.8 |
| Sieg Property | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.8 |
| Westfield Road Lot | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.7 |
| Crossroads Shopping Center | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.7 |
Albemarle County datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Albemarle County?
- 24 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 56.0/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Albemarle County 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 County?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Albemarle County as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Albemarle County?
- Average industrial electricity is 6.03¢/kWh and commercial is 8.09¢/kWh in Albemarle County.
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