WEST SALEM
Substation-AdjacentSALEM (CITY), Virginia · PJM
WEST SALEM is a substation-adjacent datacenter candidate site in SALEM (CITY), Virginia, interconnecting through PJM. It screens at 66.6/100 DC Readiness with a catalogued 100 MW of candidate capacity and a 3.0 yrs average interconnection-queue wait.
Power & interconnection
Speed to power
Connectivity
Site characteristics
Risk & environment
Location context
Incentive detail: Sales tax exemption on DC equipment for $150M+ investments (2025: $100M+); MEGA site program.
Full DC Readiness breakdown
All 13 weighted sub-scores (0–100) behind the composite DC Readiness score.
Nearby comparable sites
Other scored datacenter candidate sites in SALEM (CITY), ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLOVERDALE 765KV | Substation-Adjacent | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 73.9 |
| MATT FUNK | Substation-Adjacent | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 71.4 |
| Greenfield (CLOVERDALE 765KV - JACKSONS FE) | Greenfield | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 68.6 |
| BENT MOUNTAIN | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 68.4 |
| POAGES MILL | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.1 yrs | 67.4 |
| Greenfield (CLOVERDALE - MATT FUNK) | Greenfield | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.2 |
| HANCOCK | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 60.1 |
| OZ Salem | Greenfield | — | — | 3.1 yrs | 59.1 |
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Figures are screening estimates derived from public infrastructure data. Catalogued capacity reflects theoretical candidate capacity, not deliverable or committed interconnection. Confirm all values with the utility, ISO, and on-the-ground due diligence.
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