Datacenter Sites in New Kent, Virginia
New Kent has 14 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 55.5/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 1,200 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
14
Candidate sites
55.5/100
Avg DC Readiness
1,200 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for New Kent
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Datacenter tax incentive
5.47¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
4.60¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
2
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$5,501
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 New Kent
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANEXA | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 62.1 |
| TAP147961 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 61.7 |
| WEST POINT | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 61.6 |
| TAP147960 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 61.6 |
| Forge Logistics Center | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 53.9 |
| New Kent City Center | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 53.8 |
| New Kent Logistics Center - Building A | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 53.3 |
| New Kent Logistics Center - Transload | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 53.3 |
| New Kent Logistics Center - Building C | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 53.3 |
| New Kent Logistics Center - Building B | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 53.3 |
| Theatre Square LC Tract | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 53.2 |
| Kinney Tract 1 | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 51.8 |
| New Kent Technology Center | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 51.8 |
| Kinney Tract 2 | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 51.8 |
New Kent datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in New Kent?
- 14 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 55.5/100 DC Readiness.
- Does New Kent 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 New Kent?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates New Kent as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in New Kent?
- Average industrial electricity is 4.60¢/kWh and commercial is 5.47¢/kWh in New Kent.
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