Datacenter Sites in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News has 47 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 57.6/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 3,900 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
47
Candidate sites
57.6/100
Avg DC Readiness
3,900 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for Newport News
Yessales_tax_exemption
Datacenter tax incentive
4.81¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
4.19¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
4
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$5,900
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 Newport News
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWPORT NEWS | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 63.7 |
| TAP147951 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 63.4 |
| UNKNOWN115517 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 63.3 |
| WARWICK | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 61.7 |
| UNKNOWN167406 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 61.5 |
| SEAFORD | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 61.3 |
| OZ Newport News | Greenfield | — | — | 3.1 yrs | 61.2 |
| GRAFTON | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 60.6 |
| OZ Newport News | Greenfield | — | — | 3.1 yrs | 60.3 |
| TAP147952 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 60.3 |
| FORT EUSTIS | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 60.1 |
| UNKNOWN114527 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 59.4 |
| COLONY | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 56.7 |
| TAP147949 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 56.4 |
| UNKNOWN114841 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.5 |
| TAP161808 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.4 |
| Chase Packaging | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 55.0 |
| Salvage Yard | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 54.9 |
| Terminal Avenue Redevelopment Project Area | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 54.9 |
| 1031 44th Street | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 54.9 |
| District Court Expansion property | Industrial | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 54.9 |
| 900 Jefferson Avenue | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 54.6 |
| 9616 & 9800 Hosier Street | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 53.9 |
| Atlantic Union Bank Building | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 53.5 |
| Air Commerce Park West Phase 1 | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 53.5 |
Newport News datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Newport News?
- 47 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 57.6/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Newport News 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 Newport News?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Newport News as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Newport News?
- Average industrial electricity is 4.19¢/kWh and commercial is 4.81¢/kWh in Newport News.
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