Datacenter Sites in Amherst, Virginia
Amherst has 13 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 51.8/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 300 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
13
Candidate sites
51.8/100
Avg DC Readiness
300 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for Amherst
Yessales_tax_exemption
Datacenter tax incentive
7.76¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
5.62¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
3
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$5,795
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 Amherst
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOXWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 56.4 |
| UNKNOWN121392 | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 56.3 |
| CLIFFORD | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.3 |
| Dillard Tract | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 51.4 |
| Training Center Site | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 51.4 |
| Rt. 210 Property | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.9 |
| Dillard Tract - Lot B | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.7 |
| Barnes Brockman Business and Industrial Park | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.2 |
| Former Old Virginia Brick Company | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.2 |
| Amelon Commerce Center | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.1 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.1 |
| Amelon Commerce Center Lot 6 Building | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.1 |
| Old Virginia Brick -1A | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.9 |
Amherst datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Amherst?
- 13 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 51.8/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Amherst 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 Amherst?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Amherst as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Amherst?
- Average industrial electricity is 5.62¢/kWh and commercial is 7.76¢/kWh in Amherst.
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