Tri-State Power
Shovel Ready Certified Sites for Power & Data Center Developers
Tri-State Power provides certified, development-ready land for power and data center developers in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Our sites feature low-cost, reliable power, high-speed fiber connectivity, water supply, and other essential infrastructure. We manage due diligence, power purchase agreements, zoning, permits, interconnects, and incentives to help you reduce risk and streamline your project development. Move from site selection to operation faster.
What is a Certified Site
A certified site is a pre-vetted and pre-approved location ready for power generation and/or data center development with key infrastructure such as gas supply, nearby fiber, available water, and zoning already secured. These sites meet strict industry standards, reducing development risk and accelerating timelines for data center construction and operation.
Certified Site Criteria
- Electric Power Requirements
- Natural Gas Availability
- Water Availability
- Fiber Connectivity
- Workforce Availability
- Weather / Natural Disaster Risks
- Utilities On-Site
- Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
- Zoning
- Geotechnical Report
- Incentives (Local/State)
- Work / Live / Play Environment
- Topography
- Highway Access
- Emissions
- Flood Plain
- Higher Education Access
Tri-State Power & Sites
Shovel Ready Certified Sites for Data Center Developers & Hyperscalers
Tri-State Power and Sites provide premier, fully-prepared certified sites and land solutions for data center developers and hyperscalers. Our strategic locations offer access to low-cost, reliable power, high-speed fiber connectivity, water supply, and essential infrastructure for developers and hyperscalers in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Accelerate and shorten your project timeline from site selection to full deployment.
We specialize in securing sites and performing due diligence in power purchase agreements, scalable power infrastructure, zoning and land use permits, interconnects, economic development incentives, and other key project criteria so your data center site in Ohio, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania. Mitigate project risk and streamline development.
Sites Under Contract
Looking for a strategic site?
Tell us your land and power requirements to learn more about premium locations, equipped to meet the unique power demands of data centers in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
We maintain a live inventory of sites and are actively work to add more certified locations.
Why Choose the Region
Locating your data center site in Ohio, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania is a strategic advantage:
- Abundant & Reliable Electricity and Power – The Tri-State region sits atop the Marcellus and Utica Shale formations, making it one of the most energy-rich areas in the world. The ability to build directly on top of natural gas sources allows for behind-the-meter power generation, ensuring low-cost, uninterrupted power with minimal transmission losses.
- Natural Gas Power Power Plants – Natural gas power plants in the Tri-State area provide reliable, continuous power supply for data centers, ensuring 365/24/7 uptime for mission-critical operations. These facilities guarantee a consistent power supply, making them ideal for data center site in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania deployment.
- Lower Costs – The availability of affordable natural gas results in some of the lowest electricity costs in the country, giving data center site in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania a financial edge over competitors in more expensive markets.
- Strategic Location – With access to key enterprise and cloud markets in the Northeast and Midwest, this region offers a prime location for data center site in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania expansion.
- Prime Site Locations for Data Centers – Close to major fiber routes and abundant power supply.
- Fiber Connectivity – Proximity to major network hubs ensures high-speed, low-latency data transmission.
Why Work with Tri-State Power
- Pre-Approved Infrastructure for Data Center Development – Sites prepared with necessary utilities and zoning approvals.
- Speed to Market – Tri-State Power streamlines project timelines by delivering certified, infrastructure-ready locations—helping data center developers get to market faster.
- Industry Expertise – A robust network of power suppliers, gas providers, and key infrastructure partners. We have strong connections across all critical industries including local authorities. Our team brings decades of experience in gas procurement, power infrastructure, site selection, GIS analysis, and land development.
- Successful Projects – Tri-State Power has successfully delivered numerous turnkey strategic sites to customers.
- Competitive Pricing – Cost-effective land solutions with strategic advantages.
- Turnkey Solutions – We provide fully prepared sites that eliminate delays and reduce development risks, ensuring an efficient and cost-effective project build-out.
Why Work with Tri-State Power
- Pre-Approved Infrastructure for Data Center Development – Sites prepared with necessary utilities and zoning approvals.
- Speed to Market – Tri-State Power streamlines project timelines by delivering certified, infrastructure-ready locations—helping data center developers get to market faster.
- Industry Expertise – A robust network of power suppliers, gas providers, and key infrastructure partners. We have strong connections across all critical industries including local authorities. Our team brings decades of experience in gas procurement, power infrastructure, site selection, GIS analysis, and land development.
- Successful Projects – Tri-State Power has successfully delivered numerous turnkey strategic sites to customers.
- Competitive Pricing – Cost-effective land solutions with strategic advantages.
- Turnkey Solutions – We provide fully prepared sites that eliminate delays and reduce development risks, ensuring an efficient and cost-effective project build-out.
Our Services
- Certified Sites – Inventory of pre approved sites for power generation and data centers.
- Site Selection & Feasibility Studies – Comprehensive assessments ensuring optimal locations.
- Power & Fiber Infrastructure Coordination for Data Centers – Securing reliable energy and connectivity.
- Power Purchase Agreements – Pre-negotiated deals to streamline your project.
- Permitting & Zoning Approvals – Ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Land Aggregation & Sales Brokerage – Custom-tailored site acquisition for large-scale developments.
- Custom Development Consulting – Helping you navigate the process from concept to construction.
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Meta plans to invest over $800 million to build a 715,000-square-foot AI-optimized data center on a 280-acre site in Middleton Township, Wood County, Ohio. The facility is expected to support approximately 100 jobs upon completion.Read on Business Facilities
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The West Virginia House of Delegates passed legislation aimed at encouraging data center development by allowing companies to create independent energy grids, reducing reliance on existing utilities.Read on GovTech
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The surge in data center development is contributing to increased electricity demand forecasts in Pennsylvania, raising concerns about meeting climate targets and infrastructure costs.Read on Pennsylvania Capital-Star
FirstEnergy's 5-Year Data Center Pipeline Doubles to 3 GW
February 28, 2025
FirstEnergy reports that its pipeline of potential data centers has nearly doubled to almost 3 GW by 2029, reflecting the growing demand for data center infrastructure in its service areas, including Ohio and Pennsylvania.Read on Utility Dive
OpenAI Explores Data Center Options in 16 States, Including Ohio and Pennsylvania
February 6, 2025
OpenAI is considering developing data centers in multiple states, with Ohio and Pennsylvania among the potential locations for its Stargate project, aiming to build large-scale AI infrastructure.Read on Axios
Data Centers Are Flocking to Ohio: Transmission Support on the Way
January 10, 2025
Ohio is experiencing a boom in data center development, prompting significant investments in transmission infrastructure to support the increased power demands.Read on Renewable Energy World