PENHOOK
Substation-AdjacentFRANKLIN, Virginia · PJM
PENHOOK is a substation-adjacent datacenter candidate site in FRANKLIN, Virginia, interconnecting through PJM. It screens at 54.0/100 DC Readiness with a catalogued 100 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 FRANKLIN, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAINE | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.6 |
| TANK HILL | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.6 |
| UNKNOWN121250 | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.6 |
| FRANKLIN | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.6 |
| THORNTON | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.5 |
| TAP147348 | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.5 |
| FLEETWOOD HOMES OF VIRGINIA, INC. (PREFABRICATED WOOD BUILDING MANUFACTURING) | Manufacturing | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 51.0 |
| DOORS & MORE (OTHER MILLWORK (INCLUDING FLOORING )) | Manufacturing | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 51.0 |
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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