Atlanta Passes Northern Virginia in Data Center Construction With 2,882 MW Underway
shashib · x · 2026-11-01
CBRE H1 2026 data shows Atlanta now leads North America in data center construction with 2,882 MW underway (up 52.3% YoY), overtaking Northern Virginia's 2,420.2 MW. Key figures:
- Northern Virginia still holds the largest operating inventory at 4,496.5 MW, but vacancy sits at just 0.2%
- About two-thirds (39% by county count) of planned US data centers are in counties with none today, largely rural
- PJM grid hit a record 162.6 GW summer peak
The author advises buyers to ask providers which county and utility stand behind reserved capacity.
Related event: Atlanta Tops North America in Data Center Capacity Under Construction(2 posts)→
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