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Iowa

Data centers, planned capacity, power prices, grid emissions and the AI workforce, each tied to a published source and method.
Latest evidence Oct 25, 2026 · 4 datasets

1.9K MW

Planned capacity

#8 among published states

9.31¢

Industrial power

per kWh · EIA

634.2

Grid carbon intensity

lb CO₂e per MWh · eGRID

2.3K

Data scientists

state employment · BLS

Planned AI capacity

#8

Announced and permitted capacity separated by development stage and confidence.

Published value
1,901 MW
Observations
6
Confidence
60%
As of
Oct 20, 2026

Industrial electricity prices

#24

Statewide average retail electricity prices for commercial and industrial customers, from EIA.

Published value
9.31¢/kWh
Observations
3
Confidence
100%
As of
Aug 31, 2026

Grid carbon intensity

#18

EPA eGRID generation-based annual state CO2e output rates with nameplate capacity, net generation, and coal, gas, nuclear, and renewable mix. Not consumption-based, marginal, or data-center-specific.

Published value
634.156 lb CO₂e per MWh
Observations
7
Confidence
100%
As of
Dec 31, 2023

AI workforce

#26

Exact BLS SOC 15-2051 state employment ranked with concentration, annual pay, survey error, and suppression status preserved.

Published value
2,300 jobs
Observations
5
Confidence
100%
As of
May 15, 2026

Projects

Planned AI data centers

2 planned centers, 1 named owners. Compare all states
ProjectOwnerPlanned MW2025 capex estimateMilestoneEvidence
Google Cedar Rapids5800 EDGEWOOD RD SW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404Google314 MW$9.9BMay 23, 202760% confidence
Evidence note

Building 3 is operational. Earlier satellite images suggest it was about 3 months behind Building 2.

QTS Cedar Rapids6200 76th Ave SW, Fairfax, IA 52228Undisclosed1.6K MW$42.9BNov 15, 202760% confidence
Evidence note

Buildings 4-7 are operational. Based on the expected completion date reported by [local news](https://corridorbusiness.com/scope-of-qts-data-project-in-cedar-rapids-continuing-to-grow/): “A QTS spokesperson said in July [2025] that [...] The second phase is expected to be completed in late 2027."

Planned capacity is an estimate from reviewed announcements, not metered utility load. Planned does not mean permitted, financed, built or energized.

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