Datacenter Sites in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond has 6 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 55.4/100 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.
6
Candidate sites
55.4/100
Avg DC Readiness
1,200 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for Richmond
Yessales_tax_exemption
Datacenter tax incentive
8.33¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
4.19¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
2
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$3,544
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 Richmond
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNNSVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.9 |
| WESTMORELAND | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.9 |
| NORTHERN NECK | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.8 yrs | 55.9 |
| Warsaw Buy Rite Building | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 47.9 |
| Richmond County Commerce Center | Shovel-Ready | — | — | 3.8 yrs | 47.7 |
| Greenfield (NORTHERN NECK - UNKNOWN400303) | Greenfield | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 45.2 |
Richmond datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Richmond?
- 6 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 55.4/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Richmond 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 Richmond?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Richmond as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Richmond?
- Average industrial electricity is 4.19¢/kWh and commercial is 8.33¢/kWh in Richmond.
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