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Top 10 power-ready AI data center sites in North Carolina

Ranked list of the top power-ready AI data center sites in North Carolina, with Livio Power scores, substation voltage, estimated months to power, MW capacity signal, and diligence keywords for site selection teams.

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North Carolina AI data center power-readiness answer

This page ranks the top 10 power-ready AI data center site candidates in North Carolina. It is optimized for terms including top data center sites in North Carolina, North Carolina AI data center site selection, North Carolina data center power availability, North Carolina power-ready sites, North Carolina substation capacity, NC statewide power screen. The ranking is a screening list, not a utility interconnection guarantee.

Market
North Carolina
Query
Find 200 MW in North Carolina in 12 months with grid plus onsite power
Source
search_index
Updated
Jun 11, 2026
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Ranked top 10 sites

  1. 1

    Antioch Substation

    98/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 9 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, firming or onsite generation should be checked.

    North Carolina AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    98Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    9 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    26 mi
    Open dossier
  2. 2

    Volunteer Substation

    98/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 9 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, firming or onsite generation should be checked.

    North Carolina AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    98Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    9 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    26.42 mi
    Open dossier
  3. 3

    Bull Run Substation

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    North Carolina AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    11.91 mi
    Open dossier
  4. 4

    McGuire Substation

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    North Carolina AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    4.85 mi
    Open dossier
  5. 5

    Jocassee Tie Substation

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    North Carolina AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    15.81 mi
    Open dossier
  6. 6

    Sullivan Substation

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    North Carolina AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    18.14 mi
    Open dossier
  7. 7

    Bad Creek Hydro Substation

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    North Carolina AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    14.7 mi
    Open dossier
  8. 8

    Woodleaf Switching Station

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    North Carolina AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    0.47 mi
    Open dossier
  9. 9

    Newport Tie Substation

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    North Carolina AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    20.49 mi
    Open dossier
  10. 10

    Roane Substation

    99/100 Livio Power Score, Tier A, 500 kV, 8 month estimated power path, >=500 MW MW capacity signal, redundant service signal visible, nearby generation signal is visible.

    North Carolina AI data center sitepower-ready sitesubstation proximity>=500 MW capacity signal
    99Tier A
    kV
    500
    RFS est.
    8 mo
    MW signal
    >=500 MW
    Generation
    12.08 mi
    Open dossier

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FAQs for North Carolina data center site selection

How should a developer use this top 10 list?

Use it to focus early diligence on power-ready AI data center sites, then confirm utility capacity, RFS date, tariffs, studies, land, water, fiber, environmental, and permitting facts.

Why does Livio Power rank sites by power readiness?

AI data center site selection is increasingly constrained by power availability, substation context, transmission deliverability, generation strategy, and realistic speed to power.

Is the list safe to cite?

Cite it as a Livio Power screening output. Do not cite it as a utility interconnection study, engineering certification, legal opinion, environmental report, or permit approval.