The Power Bottleneck Index
Where US data-centre power demand most outruns supply. SitePower scores the top 10 US data-centre markets each month on four signals. In this edition, Northern Virginia and Phoenix / Chandler rank as critical: projects there face the longest waits for firm power.
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Top 10 US data-centre markets by power constraint
Higher scores mean a tighter power constraint. Scores for markets 7–10 and the full signal detail are in the monthly edition.
How the Index is scored
Each market is scored out of 100 on four signals. The founding team of SitePower.ai compiles the Index monthly.
Interconnection queue depth
How much load and generation is waiting to connect, and for how long.
Capacity signals
Utility and grid-operator constraints, prices and capacity announcements.
Technology deployment
Where on-site generation and other technologies are being deployed.
Deal velocity
How quickly projects in the market are moving, from SitePower matching activity.
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