EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure Announces New Hyperscale Data Center Market in Culpeper, Virginia

Culpeper Technology Zone location offers close proximity to Ashburn, available power, dense network interconnectivity and tax incentives

DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / July 18, 2024 / EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, a wholesale data center developer, owner, and operator, announced the purchase of 120 acres of land in the Culpeper Technology Zone (CTZ) in Culpeper, Virginia, and plans to develop a 1.4 million square foot data center campus capable of initially supporting 216 MW of critical IT load with the potential to support up to 432 MW. Initial power delivery is expected in early 2028 through Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.

Home to the NAP of the Capital Region and located just 60 miles from Ashburn, Virginia, Culpeper has gained momentum as a data center market due to the establishment of the Culpeper Technology Zone (CTZ), a 690-acre site designated to host data centers, public works utilities and STEM-based educational initiatives.

“The demand for land capable of accommodating 300+ MW data center campuses has skyrocketed in the wake of AI and cloud applications,” said Michael Shaw, VP of Land Acquisition, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure. “EdgeCore’s new campus is an excellent option for our hyperscale customers due to its proximity to Ashburn and the near-term availability of power.”

To ensure EdgeCore’s campus makes the most efficient use of water possible, the company will employ a close-looped air-cooled system in Culpeper that uses very little water to cool its facilities, carrying a benchmark water usage effectiveness (WUE) rating below .01 L/kWh.

“EdgeCore understands and supports the “community first” approach that has been established for the Culpeper Technology Zone,” said Bill Jabjiniak, SVP of National Community Engagement, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure. “We look forward to helping generate economic growth and jobs for Culpeper County, while remaining mindful of topics that are important to the community such as our minimal impact on local water supplies.”

Today’s new market announcement for Culpeper brings EdgeCore’s active market count to five, including Ashburn, Silicon Valley, Phoenix and Reno, all of which have been designed to accommodate data center campuses for single hyperscale tenants.

About EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure serves the world’s largest cloud and internet companies with both ready-for-occupancy and build-to-suit data center campuses that are designed for density. Privately held and backed by committed equity, EdgeCore enables hyperscale customer requirements by proactively investing in regions that provide the land and power necessary to support and scale AI and cloud technology. While working thoughtfully with the communities in which we do business, our data center campuses are built at scale to meet key performance specifications, safety metrics and sustainability objectives. EdgeCore has data center campuses in five North American markets with plans to expand into new regions. For more information, please visit edgecore.com.

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Courtney Gaudet
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EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure
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SOURCE: EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure