Datacenter Sites in GILES, Virginia
GILES has 41 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 54.2/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 800 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
41
Candidate sites
54.2/100
Avg DC Readiness
800 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for GILES
Yessales_tax_exemption
Datacenter tax incentive
7.67¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
5.33¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
2
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$3,670
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.
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GILES datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in GILES?
- 41 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 54.2/100 DC Readiness.
- Does GILES 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 GILES?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates GILES as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in GILES?
- Average industrial electricity is 5.33¢/kWh and commercial is 7.67¢/kWh in GILES.
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