Datacenter Sites in Halifax, Virginia
Halifax has 40 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 51.5/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 1,400 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
40
Candidate sites
51.5/100
Avg DC Readiness
1,400 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for Halifax
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Datacenter tax incentive
5.77¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
5.66¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
6
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$3,199
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 Halifax
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALIFAX | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 60.1 |
| WELCO | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.8 |
| REEDY CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.8 |
| DRYBURG | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.8 |
| SINAI | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.8 |
| TAP147393 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.8 |
| SOUTH BOSTON | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.8 |
| OZ Halifax | Greenfield | — | — | 3.1 yrs | 55.0 |
| TAP146924 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.9 |
| TAP146923 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.9 |
| UNKNOWN114630 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.9 |
| UNKNOWN171700 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.6 |
| OZ Halifax | Greenfield | — | — | 3.1 yrs | 52.6 |
| Wilkins Site | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 50.2 |
| Former Daystrom Furniture Site | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.8 |
| Halifax Tire | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.8 |
| 1011 Drive In Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.8 |
| Former Kurz Kasch Site | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.8 |
| Former Halifax Exxon | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.8 |
| Former Burlington Mills | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.8 |
| Former Waskey's Cleaners Site | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.8 |
| SVTP Building 1 | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.8 |
| Huell Matthews Highway & Philpott Road Parcels | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.8 |
| South Boston Fire Department | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.8 |
| Former Randolph Hotel & Parking Lot | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 49.8 |
Halifax datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Halifax?
- 40 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 51.5/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Halifax 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 Halifax?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Halifax as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Halifax?
- Average industrial electricity is 5.66¢/kWh and commercial is 5.77¢/kWh in Halifax.
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