Datacenter Sites in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake has 89 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 57.0/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 3,500 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
89
Candidate sites
57.0/100
Avg DC Readiness
3,500 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for Chesapeake
Yessales_tax_exemption
Datacenter tax incentive
4.81¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
4.19¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
4
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$5,707
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 Chesapeake
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YADKIN | Substation-Adjacent | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.8 yrs | 68.8 |
| CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CENTER | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 68.6 |
| FENTRESS | Substation-Adjacent | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.8 yrs | 68.2 |
| EC Near Chesapeake | Greenfield | — | — | 3.1 yrs | 65.7 |
| EC Coal Chesapeake city | Greenfield | — | — | 3.1 yrs | 65.4 |
| THRASHER | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 64.9 |
| EC Near Chesapeake | Greenfield | — | — | 3.1 yrs | 64.9 |
| EC Near Chesapeake | Greenfield | — | — | 3.1 yrs | 64.6 |
| UNKNOWN115104 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 63.5 |
| EC Near Chesapeake | Greenfield | — | — | 3.1 yrs | 63.4 |
| HICKORY | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 63.2 |
| DEEP CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 60.1 |
| UNKNOWN115105 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 59.9 |
| EC Near Chesapeake | Greenfield | — | — | 3.1 yrs | 58.7 |
| Indian River Distribution Center | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 56.6 |
| 2626 Indian River Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 56.6 |
| EC Coal Chesapeake city | Greenfield | — | — | 3.1 yrs | 56.5 |
| 1557 Poindexter Street - Building #2 | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 55.8 |
| Meadow Landing South | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 55.8 |
| 1559 Poindexter Street - Warehouse #3 | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 55.8 |
| 1801 Sara Dr (AKA 825 Greenbrier Cir) | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 55.6 |
| Diamond Hill III | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 55.6 |
| 520 Woodlake Circle | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 55.6 |
| 500 Woodlake Circle | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 55.6 |
| Greenbrier Tower I | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 55.6 |
Chesapeake datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Chesapeake?
- 89 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 57.0/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Chesapeake as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Chesapeake?
- Average industrial electricity is 4.19¢/kWh and commercial is 4.81¢/kWh in Chesapeake.
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