WEST STAUNTON
Substation-AdjacentAUGUSTA, Virginia · PJM
WEST STAUNTON is a substation-adjacent datacenter candidate site in AUGUSTA, Virginia, interconnecting through PJM. It screens at 59.8/100 DC Readiness with a catalogued 300 MW of candidate capacity and a 3.8 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
Site characteristics
Risk & environment
Location context
Regulatory climate
Largest US DC market; incentive preserved but a new $0.011/kWh DC electricity tax starts Jul 2026.
Dominion GS-5 large-load rate (≥25 MW, ~$1.5M/MW collateral, 14-yr term) effective 2027.
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $150M+ investments (2025: $100M+); MEGA site program.
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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 AUGUSTA, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALCOA, INC., GROTTOES PLASTICS PLT. (PLASTICS PACKAGING FILM AND SHEET (INCLUDING LAMINATED) MANUFACTURING) | Manufacturing | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.3 |
| TYCO ELECTRONICS CORP. (SPECIAL DIE AND TOOL, DIE SET, JIG, AND FIXTURE MANUFACTURING) | Manufacturing | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.3 |
| CEMSI (INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING FOR MEASURING AND TESTING ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL SIGNALS) | Manufacturing | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.2 |
| FLINT GROUP (PRINTING INK MANUFACTURING) | Manufacturing | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.2 |
| SUNLITE PLASTICS, INC. (UNLAMINATED PLASTICS PROFILE SHAPE MANUFACTURING) | Manufacturing | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.2 |
| PACKAGING SERVICES, INC. (CORRUGATED AND SOLID FIBER BOX MANUFACTURING) | Manufacturing | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.2 |
| CERRO FABRICATED PRODUCTS, INC. (NONFERROUS FORGING) | Manufacturing | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.2 |
| DEGESCH AMERICA, INC. (PESTICIDE AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING) | Manufacturing | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.2 |
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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