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The United States is experiencing a surge in data center construction, with the power supply under construction reaching almost *** gigawatts in 2025. While this marks a *** percent decrease from the previous year, figures in 2025 were almost twice as high as those in 2023, reflecting a growing demand for data storage and processing capabilities across the country. The rapid expansion of data centers underscores their crucial role in supporting the digital infrastructure that powers businesses and consumers alike.

Northern Virginia leads the charge

Northern Virginia has emerged as the epicenter of data center growth in the United States. In 2023, the region boasted the highest existing data center power capacity, solidifying its position as the market with the largest data center inventory in the country. Furthermore, Northern Virginia continues to dominate new construction efforts, with data centers under construction in the second half of 2024 set to add a staggering *** gigawatts of power capacity. This far outpaces other major markets such as Dallas, Austin, and NYC-NJ combined.

Cloud infrastructure fuels growth

The expansion of data centers is closely tied to the increasing adoption of cloud infrastructure services. Enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure services has soared in the past decade, fueled by organizations' growing demand for modern networking, storage, and database solutions. As companies continue to migrate their operations to the cloud, the need for robust data center facilities is expected to rise, further propelling the construction boom.