The largest data center utility interconnection pipelines reveal where operators are most actively securing power infrastructure for new facilities. Georgia leads with 141 interconnection signals tracked in the last 30 days, followed by Ohio at 111 signals and Virginia with 96. This ranking captures real-time development momentum as operators queue projects with electric utilities across these markets. Wisconsin ranks fourth with 40 signals, while North Carolina rounds out the top five with 35. The concentration of activity in Georgia and Ohio — together accounting for 252 signals — highlights where data center operators are placing their biggest bets on power availability. States outside the top three show markedly lower volumes, with Alabama at 29, Texas at 22, and Illinois at 20 signals each.
Biggest Data Center Utility Interconnection Pipelines
Ranking
| # | State | Total | Last 30d | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 141 | — | pipeline → |
| 2 | Ohio | 111 | — | pipeline → |
| 3 | Virginia | 96 | — | pipeline → |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 40 | — | pipeline → |
| 5 | North Carolina | 35 | — | pipeline → |
| 6 | Alabama | 29 | — | pipeline → |
| 7 | Texas | 22 | — | pipeline → |
| 8 | Illinois | 20 | — | pipeline → |
| 9 | Arizona | 16 | — | pipeline → |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 14 | — | pipeline → |
| 11 | Missouri | 13 | — | pipeline → |
| 12 | Nevada | 11 | — | pipeline → |
| 13 | ND | 9 | — | pipeline → |
| 14 | Kansas | 8 | — | pipeline → |
| 15 | South Carolina | 6 | — | pipeline → |
Recent signals from Georgia
Google has a data center currently under construction in LaGrange, Georgia at the former Jindal site. The city of LaGrange is deliberating on data center restrictions, opting to handle them on a case-by-case basis via special use permits rather than imposing blanket restrictions. This signals that LaGrange is open to additional data center development beyond Google's current project. For BD professionals, the city's permitting approach and Google's presence suggest LaGrange could become an emerging data center market in Georgia, making it worth monitoring for infrastructure and services opportunities. The project is actively under construction, giving some urgency for vendors looking to engage.
Flexential is expanding its Atlanta presence by adding a second data center facility to its existing Norcross site. This represents a colocation expansion project by an established data center operator in the competitive Atlanta market. The announcement indicates Flexential is doubling down on the Atlanta metro area, suggesting strong demand in this key Southeast market. For BD professionals, this signals increased colocation capacity coming online in Atlanta and potential opportunities to engage with Flexential's expansion plans. The timing appears relatively current given the announcement nature, making this a medium-priority opportunity to track.
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