States by Fastest Speed-to-Power
States ranked by the average speed-to-power sub-score — proximity to existing transmission, substation adjacency, and queue dynamics. Florida leads with 72.9 (average speed-to-power sub-score), ahead of Georgia (72.3).
| # | State | Average speed-to-power sub-score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 72.9 |
| 2 | Georgia | 72.3 |
| 3 | South Carolina | 72.0 |
| 4 | Alabama | 71.4 |
| 5 | Tennessee | 71.3 |
| 6 | Texas | 67.6 |
| 7 | South Dakota | 58.3 |
| 8 | Utah | 57.4 |
| 9 | New Mexico | 57.2 |
| 10 | Colorado | 56.9 |
| 11 | Nevada | 56.9 |
| 12 | Idaho | 56.3 |
| 13 | Washington | 56.0 |
| 14 | Oregon | 55.9 |
| 15 | Oklahoma | 55.7 |
| 16 | Kansas | 55.3 |
| 17 | Wyoming | 55.2 |
| 18 | Alaska | 54.1 |
| 19 | Montana | 53.2 |
| 20 | Nebraska | 52.6 |
| 21 | Arizona | 52.5 |
| 22 | Delaware | 51.6 |
| 23 | North Dakota | 51.5 |
| 24 | Hawaii | 50.7 |
| 25 | West Virginia | 50.7 |
| 26 | Mississippi | 50.2 |
| 27 | Louisiana | 49.4 |
| 28 | Illinois | 48.5 |
| 29 | Iowa | 48.2 |
| 30 | Arkansas | 46.9 |
| 31 | Indiana | 46.3 |
| 32 | Missouri | 46.0 |
| 33 | Minnesota | 45.8 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | 45.5 |
| 35 | Virginia | 43.7 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | 42.6 |
| 37 | California | 40.2 |
| 38 | North Carolina | 40.2 |
| 39 | New Jersey | 39.8 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | 38.6 |
| 41 | Michigan | 38.4 |
| 42 | New York | 38.4 |
| 43 | Ohio | 38.4 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | 38.3 |
| 45 | Maryland | 38.1 |
| 46 | Connecticut | 38.0 |
| 47 | Massachusetts | 37.9 |
| 48 | Rhode Island | 37.5 |
| 49 | Kentucky | 37.3 |
| 50 | Vermont | 37.3 |
| 51 | Maine | 37.1 |
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 "states by fastest speed-to-power"?
- Florida ranks first with 72.9 (average speed-to-power sub-score), followed by Georgia (72.3).
- How is this ranking calculated?
- States ranked by the average speed-to-power sub-score — proximity to existing transmission, substation adjacency, and queue dynamics. Figures are screening estimates derived from public data sources and refresh monthly.
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