Datacenter Sites in Whatcom County, Washington
Whatcom County has 73 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 56.6/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 3,800 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
73
Candidate sites
56.6/100
Avg DC Readiness
3,800 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for Whatcom County
Yessales_tax_exemption
Datacenter tax incentive
8.04¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
6.57¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
9
Fiber providers
Low-Medium
Water stress
$20,475
Land price / acre
300
Cooling degree days
5,000
Heating degree days
48°F
Mean annual temp
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on DC equipment and construction for eligible facilities; no state income tax.
By site type
Top datacenter sites in Whatcom County
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD TOWN | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 6.9 yrs | 66.0 |
| TAP206066 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 6.9 yrs | 65.9 |
| BELLINGHAM | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 6.9 yrs | 65.9 |
| TAP206065 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 6.9 yrs | 65.8 |
| BELLINGHAM | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 6.9 yrs | 64.7 |
| SEHOME | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.6 |
| TAP207868 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.5 |
| LEHIGH | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.5 |
| TAP206063 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.3 |
| BAKERVIEW | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.3 |
| TAP206043 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.3 |
| TAP207869 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.3 |
| UNKNOWN207864 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 60.3 |
| LAUREL | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 60.1 |
| TAP206056 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 60.1 |
| UNKNOWN207863 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 60.0 |
| TAP207866 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 59.9 |
| UNKNOWN206058 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 59.9 |
| NUGENTS CORNER | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 59.8 |
| LAKE LOUISE | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 59.7 |
| LYNDEN | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 59.6 |
| BERTHUSEN | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 59.5 |
| SCHUETT | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 58.4 |
| UNKNOWN206282 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 58.3 |
| KENDALL | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 57.6 |
Whatcom County datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Whatcom County?
- 73 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 56.6/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Whatcom County offer datacenter tax incentives?
- Sales tax exemption on DC equipment and construction for eligible facilities; no state income tax.
- What is the natural-hazard risk in Whatcom County?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Whatcom County as "Relatively Moderate" (score 28).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Whatcom County?
- Average industrial electricity is 6.57¢/kWh and commercial is 8.04¢/kWh in Whatcom County.
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