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. Brownfield leads with 57.6 (average DC Readiness score), ahead of Substation-Adjacent (57.4).
| # | Site type | Average DC Readiness score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownfield | 57.6 |
| 2 | Substation-Adjacent | 57.4 |
| 3 | Greenfield | 55.7 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | 53.5 |
| 5 | Industrial | 51.7 |
| 6 | Shovel-Ready | 51.7 |
| 7 | Military BRAC | 49.8 |
| 8 | Former Mine | 49.7 |
| 9 | Federal Excess | 47.7 |
Methodology
This ranking is computed directly from the GridCensus dataset of147,272 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"?
- Brownfield ranks first with 57.6 (average DC Readiness score), followed by Substation-Adjacent (57.4).
- 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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