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North America Data Center Trends H2 2023

March 6, 2024 4 Minute Read

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Colocation Insights

  • Databank brought 2 MW online at its new facility in Centennial.
  • Leasing activity was relatively muted due to a lack of multi-MW space available in any individual data center.
  • An AI company leased space in this market. Numerous other AI companies are seeking individual spaces that can accommodate large power volumes.

Market Trends

  • A lack of tax incentives has impeded this market’s growth but favorable legislation will be considered this year.
  • Data center developers remain focused on Aurora, due to land and power availability.

Notable Activity

  • There is 17 MW of available capacity across 27 regional facilities.
  • Currently, only two regional facilities can accommodate large amounts of continuous power and space.
  • Active construction activity is up 219% from H1 2023 to H2 2023.

Figure 1: Historical Market Information

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2023.

Figure 2: Historical Supply and Demand

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2023.

Figure 3: % of Total Secondary Market Inventory

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2023.

Figure 4: Market Fuel Mix

Source: Xcel Energy.

Figure 5: Average Asking Rates

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2023.

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    Hillsboro

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    CoreWeave leased space at Flexential’s campus.

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    Phoenix

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    Rental rates remain firm as space and power supply declines.

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    Seattle

    March 6, 2024

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    Centeris Data Centers leased 10.5 MW to a retail provider.

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