Datacenter Sites in Essex, Virginia
Essex has 7 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 49.0/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 0 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
7
Candidate sites
49.0/100
Avg DC Readiness
0 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for Essex
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Datacenter tax incentive
8.19¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
6.32¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
2
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$4,252
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 Essex
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Essex | Greenfield | — | — | 3.1 yrs | 52.3 |
| Tappahannock-Essex County Airport Site | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 47.3 |
| Tappahannock Industrial Park (Old Airport Site) | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 47.2 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 47.0 |
| 1290 Mount Landing Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 46.8 |
| LaGrange Industrial Park | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 46.8 |
| 1076 Airport Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 46.8 |
Essex datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Essex?
- 7 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 49.0/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Essex 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 Essex?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Essex as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Essex?
- Average industrial electricity is 6.32¢/kWh and commercial is 8.19¢/kWh in Essex.
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