Datacenter Sites in Hanover, Virginia
Hanover has 117 scored datacenter candidate sites averaging 56.9/100 DC Readiness, with a catalogued aggregate of 7,000 MW. FEMA rates local natural-hazard risk as "Relatively Moderate". The county has a datacenter tax incentive on record.
117
Candidate sites
56.9/100
Avg DC Readiness
7,000 MW
Catalogued capacity
theoretical aggregate
Relatively Moderate
Hazard rating
Site-selection context for Hanover
Yessales_tax_exemption
Datacenter tax incentive
7.92¢/kWh
Commercial electricity
6.15¢/kWh
Industrial electricity
6
Fiber providers
Low
Water stress
$6,759
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 Hanover
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELMONT | Substation-Adjacent | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.1 yrs | 79.3 |
| SHORT PUMP | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 74.6 |
| FOUR RIVERS | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 73.7 |
| MOUNTAIN ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 73.5 |
| BEAR ISLAND | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 72.6 |
| Greenfield (ELMONT - CUNNINGHAM) | Greenfield | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 71.2 |
| PEARSONS | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 71.1 |
| SHORT PUMP | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 69.6 |
| TAP147874 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.1 yrs | 69.4 |
| HANOVER | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 69.2 |
| Greenfield (ELMONT - LADYSMITH) | Greenfield | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.1 yrs | 68.4 |
| TAP147868 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.1 yrs | 66.8 |
| Greenfield (ELMONT - LADYSMITH) | Greenfield | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.1 yrs | 65.2 |
| TAP147819 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.1 yrs | 64.5 |
| Greenfield (ELMONT - SHORT PUMP) | Greenfield | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 63.3 |
| Greenfield (ELMONT - PEARSONS) | Greenfield | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.1 yrs | 62.5 |
| 11136 Old Telegraph Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | — | 56.3 |
| 10991 Richardson Rd | Shovel-Ready | — | — | — | 56.1 |
| Beechwood Center | Shovel-Ready | — | — | — | 56.1 |
| Kings Charter Commons | Shovel-Ready | — | — | — | 56.1 |
| 10974 Richardson Rd | Shovel-Ready | — | — | — | 56.1 |
| 9671 Sliding Hill Rd | Shovel-Ready | — | — | — | 56.1 |
| ADW Office Building | Shovel-Ready | — | — | — | 56.1 |
| 11080 Air Park Road | Shovel-Ready | — | — | — | 56.1 |
| 9415 Atlee Commerce Center Building | Shovel-Ready | — | — | — | 56.1 |
Hanover datacenter FAQ
- How many datacenter sites are in Hanover?
- 117 scored datacenter candidate sites, averaging 56.9/100 DC Readiness.
- Does Hanover 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 Hanover?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hanover as "Relatively Moderate" (score 30).
- What are industrial electricity rates in Hanover?
- Average industrial electricity is 6.15¢/kWh and commercial is 7.92¢/kWh in Hanover.
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