Datacenter Site Types Ranked by Readiness
The nine GridCensus site types ranked by their average DC Readiness score — which categories of land screen best for datacenter development. Substation-Adjacent leads with 63.9 (average DC Readiness score), ahead of Brownfield (60.2).
| # | Site type | Average DC Readiness score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Substation-Adjacent | 63.9 |
| 2 | Brownfield | 60.2 |
| 3 | Greenfield | 58.4 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 54.5 |
| 5 | Shovel-Ready | 53.4 |
| 6 | Industrial | 52.6 |
| 7 | Former Mine | 51.2 |
| 8 | Military BRAC | 50.1 |
| 9 | Federal Excess | 46.5 |
Methodology
This ranking is computed directly from the GridCensus dataset of 164,098 scored candidate sites. Values are screening estimates derived from public data sources — not site-specific assessments. Catalogued capacity is a theoretical aggregate, not deliverable power. Full methodology →
Ranking FAQ
- What state ranks #1 for "datacenter site types ranked by readiness"?
- Substation-Adjacent ranks first with 63.9 (average DC Readiness score), followed by Brownfield (60.2).
- How is this ranking calculated?
- The nine GridCensus site types ranked by their average DC Readiness score — which categories of land screen best for datacenter development. Figures are screening estimates derived from public data sources and refresh monthly.
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