Austin TX
AI Readiness Index
Composite readiness score for Austin TX covering power availability, fiber proximity, cooling infrastructure, and regulatory velocity.
Is Austin TX a good location for an AI data center?
Austin TX scores 83/100 on our AI Readiness Index, earning a "B" rating. Key factors include a 77/100 power score (based on $0.055/kWh local rates), 85/100 fiber connectivity, and 88/100 for permit velocity.
Key Data Points
- Overall Score: 83/100 (Band B)
- Power Score (TTPS): 77/100
- Fiber Score: 85/100
- Permit Velocity: 88/100
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Open ToolSite Selection Analysis: Austin TX
Austin TX is a Tier 2 Market with a composite readiness score of 83/100. This market is suitable for deployment with minor infrastructure investments.
Power Infrastructure
Local power costs of $0.055/kWh place Austin TX at the lowest end of the national cost curve. As a Tier 2 market, interconnection queues are typically shorter than Ashburn or Silicon Valley.
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