Datacenter Sites in Botetourt, Virginia

Botetourt has 55 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 51.0/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 5,700 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.

55
Candidate sites
51.0/100
Avg DC Readiness
5,700 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating

Site-selection context for Botetourt

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Datacenter tax incentive
6.95¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
5.05¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
7
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$5,457
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 Botetourt

Top datacenter sites in Botetourt
SiteTypeVoltageCapacityQueue waitScore
CLOVERDALE EASTSubstation-Adjacent500 kV1,000 MW3.0 yrs75.6
Greenfield (LEXINGTON - CLOVERDALE EAST)Greenfield500 kV1,000 MW3.0 yrs68.7
Greenfield (CLOVERDALE 765KV - JOSHUA FALL)Greenfield765 kV1,000 MW3.0 yrs68.4
Greenfield (LEXINGTON - CLOVERDALE EAST)Greenfield500 kV1,000 MW3.0 yrs67.1
UNKNOWN121374Substation-Adjacent138 kV100 MW3.0 yrs65.6
Greenfield (LEXINGTON - CLOVERDALE EAST)Greenfield500 kV1,000 MW3.0 yrs65.5
Greenfield (LOWMOOR - LEXINGTON)Greenfield230 kV300 MW3.0 yrs62.7
Greenfield (LOWMOOR - LEXINGTON)Greenfield230 kV300 MW3.0 yrs59.2
MTI GROENDYK, INC. (RUBBER PRODUCT MANUFACTURING FOR MECHANICAL USE)Manufacturing———50.6
O-N MINERALS, JAMES RIVER OPERATION (CUT STONE AND STONE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———50.6
KOYO STEERING SYSTEMS OF U. S. A. (NOT AVAILABLE)Manufacturing———49.8
SEMATCO, INC. (MACHINE SHOPS)Manufacturing———49.8
CAPCO MACHINERY SYSTEMS (MACHINE TOOL (METAL CUTTING TYPES) MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———49.8
CARRIS REELS, INC. (ALL OTHER PLASTICS PRODUCT MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———49.8
ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. (NOT AVAILABLE)Manufacturing———49.8
MURRAY CIDER CO., INC. (FLAVORING SYRUP AND CONCENTRATE MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———49.8
GENERAL SHALE BRICK, INC. (BRICK AND STRUCTURAL CLAY TILE MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———49.8
GALA INDUSTRIES, INC. (INDUSTRIAL PROCESS FURNACE AND OVEN MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———49.8
O'NEAL STEEL, INC. (PLATE WORK MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———49.8
D & E ACQUISITIONS, INC. (ORNAMENTAL AND ARCHITECTURAL METAL WORK MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———49.8
LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (NOT AVAILABLE)Manufacturing———49.8
ARKAY PACKAGING CORP. (FOLDING PAPERBOARD BOX MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———49.8
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. (AIR AND GAS COMPRESSOR MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———49.8
VIRGINIA FORGE CO. (ALL OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———49.8
ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. (NOT AVAILABLE)Manufacturing———49.8

Botetourt datacenter FAQ

How many datacenter sites are in Botetourt?
55 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 51.0/100 DC Readiness.
Does Botetourt 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 Botetourt?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Botetourt as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
What are industrial electricity rates in Botetourt?
Average industrial electricity is 5.05¢/kWh and commercial is 6.95¢/kWh in Botetourt.

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