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Virginia

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

1K MW

Planned capacity

#11 among published states

9.98¢

Industrial power

per kWh · EIA

539.6

Grid carbon intensity

lb CO₂e per MWh · eGRID

8.9K

Data scientists

state employment · BLS

Planned AI capacity

#11

Announced and permitted capacity separated by development stage and confidence.

Published value
1,020 MW
Observations
9
Confidence
60%
As of
Oct 20, 2026

Industrial electricity prices

#31

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

Published value
9.98¢/kWh
Observations
3
Confidence
100%
As of
Aug 31, 2026

Grid carbon intensity

#14

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
539.599 lb CO₂e per MWh
Observations
7
Confidence
100%
As of
Dec 31, 2023

AI workforce

#11

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

Published value
8,920 jobs
Observations
5
Confidence
100%
As of
May 15, 2026

Projects

Planned AI data centers

3 planned centers, 1 named owners. Compare all states
ProjectOwnerPlanned MW2025 capex estimateMilestoneEvidence
CoreWeave Chester VA1401 Meadowville Technology Parkway, Chester, VACoreWeave197 MW$4.3BJun 30, 202760% confidence
Evidence note

Buildings 3 is estimated complete by the end of Q1 2027, based on the current PowerHouse schedule. Added another three months to account for commissioning and server installation.

QTS Richmond 33525–3543 Portugee Rd, Sandston, VA 23150Undisclosed336 MW$9.1BFeb 13, 202760% confidence
Evidence note

Building 4 and 5 are operational, based on Building 5 being roughly 1 year behind Building 1 in satellite imagery.

STACK Infrastructure NVA029590 Hornbaker Rd, Manassas, VA 20109Undisclosed487 MW$13.2BJan 1, 202860% confidence
Evidence note

Estimate: All 6 AI data center buildings will be finished in 2028, assuming a groundbreak-to-operational timeline of 18-24 months. One is complete, three are clearly under construction, and the last two data centers are still breaking ground and laying foundations.

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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