Richmond VA
AI Readiness Index
Composite readiness score for Richmond VA covering power availability, fiber proximity, cooling infrastructure, and regulatory velocity.
Is Richmond VA a good location for an AI data center?
Richmond VA scores 80/100 on our AI Readiness Index, earning a "B" rating. Key factors include a 69/100 power score (based on $0.07/kWh local rates), 85/100 fiber connectivity, and 88/100 for permit velocity.
Key Data Points
- Overall Score: 80/100 (Band B)
- Power Score (TTPS): 69/100
- Fiber Score: 85/100
- Permit Velocity: 88/100
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Open ToolSite Selection Analysis: Richmond VA
Richmond VA is a Tier 2 Market with a composite readiness score of 80/100. This market is suitable for deployment with minor infrastructure investments.
Power Infrastructure
Local power costs of $0.07/kWh place Richmond VA at the mid-point of the national cost curve. As a Tier 2 market, interconnection queues are typically shorter than Ashburn or Silicon Valley.
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