Regional Intelligence
Location Readiness by Region
Market-specific readiness guides organized by geographic region. From established US hyperscale hubs to emerging APAC markets, each location profile delivers actionable intelligence for site selection decisions.
Market Analysis
Regional Readiness Scores
Northern Virginia
Phoenix
Dallas
Silicon Valley
Chicago
Austin
City-Level Intelligence
Metro Area Readiness
Ashburn VA fiber and power score
Composite score for Ashburn VA: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreAtlanta GA fiber and power score
Composite score for Atlanta GA: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreAustin TX fiber and power score
Composite score for Austin TX: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreChicago IL fiber and power score
Composite score for Chicago IL: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreColumbus OH fiber and power score
Composite score for Columbus OH: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreDallas–Fort Worth TX fiber and power score
Composite score for Dallas–Fort Worth TX: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreDenver CO fiber and power score
Composite score for Denver CO: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreDublin IE fiber and power score
Composite score for Dublin IE: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreFrankfurt DE fiber and power score
Composite score for Frankfurt DE: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreHelsinki FI fiber and power score
Composite score for Helsinki FI: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreLos Angeles CA fiber and power score
Composite score for Los Angeles CA: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreMadrid ES fiber and power score
Composite score for Madrid ES: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreMiami FL fiber and power score
Composite score for Miami FL: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScorePhoenix AZ fiber and power score
Composite score for Phoenix AZ: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScorePortland OR fiber and power score
Composite score for Portland OR: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreSan Antonio TX fiber and power score
Composite score for San Antonio TX: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreSan Jose CA fiber and power score
Composite score for San Jose CA: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreSeattle WA fiber and power score
Composite score for Seattle WA: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreSingapore fiber and power score
Composite score for Singapore: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreStockholm SE fiber and power score
Composite score for Stockholm SE: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreSydney AU fiber and power score
Composite score for Sydney AU: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreTokyo JP fiber and power score
Composite score for Tokyo JP: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
View ScoreZurich CH fiber and power score
Composite score for Zurich CH: fiber proximity, substation capacity, interconnection queues, and curtailment stress.
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Best Sites by State
Best sites for AI data centers Arizona
Ranked list of AI-ready sites in Arizona with PAY bands, TTPS proximity, and curtailment context.
View RankingsBest sites for AI data centers Georgia
Ranked list of AI-ready sites in Georgia with PAY bands, TTPS proximity, and curtailment context.
View RankingsBest sites for AI data centers Illinois
Ranked list of AI-ready sites in Illinois with PAY bands, TTPS proximity, and curtailment context.
View RankingsBest sites for AI data centers Ohio
Ranked list of AI-ready sites in Ohio with PAY bands, TTPS proximity, and curtailment context.
View RankingsBest sites for AI data centers Texas
Ranked list of AI-ready sites in Texas with PAY bands, TTPS proximity, and curtailment context.
View RankingsBest sites for AI data centers Virginia
Ranked list of AI-ready sites in Virginia with PAY bands, TTPS proximity, and curtailment context.
View RankingsPrice Intelligence
GPU Price Alerts by Region
US East Price Alerts
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H100 price break alerts US EastTrack real-time H100 price alerts. Detect deltas in listed and implied rates.
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US Central Price Alerts
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US West Price Alerts
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H100 price break alerts US WestTrack real-time H100 price alerts. Detect deltas in listed and implied rates.
H200 price break alerts US WestTrack real-time H200 price alerts. Detect deltas in listed and implied rates.
EU Core Price Alerts
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Texas Price Alerts
3 Markets
US East Readiness
4 Markets
US Central Readiness
6 Markets
US West Readiness
Denver CO fiber and power score for AI
DetailsLos Angeles CA fiber and power score for AI
DetailsPhoenix AZ fiber and power score for AI
DetailsPortland OR fiber and power score for AI
DetailsSan Jose CA fiber and power score for AI
DetailsSeattle WA fiber and power score for AI
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EU Core Readiness
Dublin IE fiber and power score for AI
DetailsFrankfurt DE fiber and power score for AI
DetailsHelsinki FI fiber and power score for AI
DetailsMadrid ES fiber and power score for AI
DetailsStockholm SE fiber and power score for AI
DetailsZurich CH fiber and power score for AI
DetailsRegional Profiles
Understanding Regional Characteristics
US East
Highest fiber density, established IX ecosystem, proximity to financial services demand. Premium pricing but lowest latency to population centers.
US Central
Best power economics, ERCOT wholesale market access, growing hyperscaler presence. Emerging as training workload destination.
US West
Tech industry proximity, strong talent pool, aggressive renewable mandates. CAISO complexities but strategic location for Pacific Rim connectivity.
EU Core
GDPR-compliant operations, renewable energy leadership, established regulatory frameworks. Key markets: Frankfurt, Dublin, Amsterdam.
APAC
Fastest demand growth, varied regulatory environments, strategic for regional inference. Singapore and Tokyo as primary hubs.
Site Selection Strategy
Matching Workloads to Markets
Different AI workloads demand different location profiles. Training workloads prioritize power cost and capacity, making ERCOT markets like Dallas and Austin increasingly attractive despite higher latency to coastal demand centers. Inference workloads require proximity to users, driving continued investment in established hubs like Ashburn and Santa Clara.
Multi-region strategies add complexity but reduce risk. Leading operators diversify across at least two ISOs to hedge against capacity constraints, regulatory changes, and natural disaster exposure. The optimal portfolio balances immediate availability against long-term capacity pipeline.
Our location readiness guides provide the market intelligence necessary for these strategic decisions. Each profile integrates power infrastructure analysis, connectivity mapping, regulatory assessment, and financial modeling specific to that geography. Whether expanding existing footprint or entering new markets, these resources accelerate site selection while reducing due diligence costs.
Location Questions
Regional Readiness FAQ
Which US region offers the fastest deployment timeline?
US East (particularly Northern Virginia) typically offers fastest deployment for existing facilities, with 6-12 month timelines for turnkey space. However, new construction favors US Central where interconnection queues are shorter. ERCOT markets like Dallas can achieve 12-18 month build cycles vs. 24-36 months in capacity-constrained eastern markets.
How do power costs compare across regions?
ERCOT markets (US Central) offer wholesale rates 30-50% below PJM (US East). CAISO (US West) sits between but with higher renewable mandates. EU Core varies significantly by country—Nordic markets offer lowest costs while UK and Germany command premiums. Total cost analysis must include transmission charges, demand ratchets, and renewable obligations.
What makes a market 'AI-ready' versus general datacenter-ready?
AI-ready markets combine high power density availability (50+ kW/rack), liquid cooling infrastructure, low-latency connectivity to cloud regions, and utility support for flexible power consumption patterns. Traditional colocation markets may offer space but lack the power density and cooling infrastructure required for GPU-intensive workloads.
Should inference workloads be globally distributed?
For latency-sensitive inference (sub-100ms response requirements), regional presence within 500 miles of user concentrations is essential. Content delivery workloads may tolerate 2-3 regional hubs, while financial services applications often require presence in specific metros. Batch inference workloads can optimize purely for cost.
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