Datacenter Sites in FRANKLIN, Virginia

FRANKLIN has 55 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 51.8/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 3,300 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.

55
Candidate sites
51.8/100
Avg DC Readiness
3,300 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating

Site-selection context for FRANKLIN

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Datacenter tax incentive
7.95¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
5.81¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
8
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$4,475
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 FRANKLIN

Top datacenter sites in FRANKLIN
SiteTypeVoltageCapacityQueue waitScore
Greenfield (AXTON - JACKSONS FERRY)Greenfield765 kV1,000 MW3.1 yrs66.3
FRANKLINSubstation-Adjacent138 kV100 MW3.1 yrs64.9
BLAINESubstation-Adjacent138 kV100 MW3.1 yrs64.8
TANK HILLSubstation-Adjacent138 kV100 MW3.1 yrs64.4
BLAINESubstation-Adjacent138 kV100 MW3.0 yrs63.1
Greenfield (AXTON - JACKSONS FERRY)Greenfield765 kV1,000 MW3.1 yrs62.5
TAP147348Substation-Adjacent138 kV100 MW3.1 yrs60.8
Greenfield (UNKNOWN121250 - BLAINE)Greenfield138 kV100 MW3.1 yrs59.9
UNKNOWN121250Substation-Adjacent138 kV100 MW3.1 yrs59.3
Greenfield (ROANOKE - FRANKLIN)Greenfield138 kV100 MW3.0 yrs59.3
Greenfield (UNKNOWN121250 - PENHOOK)Greenfield138 kV100 MW3.1 yrs57.4
Greenfield (UNKNOWN121250 - PENHOOK)Greenfield138 kV100 MW3.1 yrs56.9
Greenfield (BLAINE - ROANOKE)Greenfield138 kV100 MW3.0 yrs56.6
Greenfield (OAK LEVEL - TAP147348)Greenfield138 kV100 MW3.1 yrs52.9
PENHOOKSubstation-Adjacent138 kV100 MW3.1 yrs52.0
MOD-U-KRAF HOMES, LLC (MANUFACTURED HOME (MOBILE HOME) MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———50.0
RONILE, INC. (YARN SPINNING MILLS)Manufacturing———50.0
MW MFRS., INC. (WOOD WINDOW AND DOOR MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———50.0
LINEAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NOT AVAILABLE)Manufacturing———50.0
UTTERMOST CO., THE (ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———50.0
NORTH AMERICAN HOUSING CORP. (MANUFACTURED HOME (MOBILE HOME) MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———50.0
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN CABINETS (WOOD KITCHEN CABINET AND COUNTERTOP MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———50.0
SOUTHERN HERITAGE HOMES, INC. (MANUFACTURED HOME (MOBILE HOME) MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———50.0
FLEETWOOD HOMES OF VIRGINIA, INC. (PREFABRICATED WOOD BUILDING MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———50.0
DOYLE ENTERPRISES, INC. (MEN'S AND BOYS' CUT AND SEW OTHER OUTERWEAR MANUFACTURING)Manufacturing———50.0

FRANKLIN datacenter FAQ

How many datacenter sites are in FRANKLIN?
55 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 51.8/100 DC Readiness.
Does FRANKLIN 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 FRANKLIN?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates FRANKLIN as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
What are industrial electricity rates in FRANKLIN?
Average industrial electricity is 5.81¢/kWh and commercial is 7.95¢/kWh in FRANKLIN.

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