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North America Data Center Trends H2 2024

February 26, 2025 4 Minute Read

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Colocation Insights

  • High interest rates have not slowed down leasing activity.
  • Pricing is at all-time high for colocation facilities due to little available supply.
  • AI-related occupiers are eager to absorb space in 5-to-10-MW increments before 12 months of availability.

Market Trends

  • Confirmed power availability is taking precedence over other site-selection criteria.
  • Supply chain procurement is leading developers to seek out equipment directly from the manufacturer.
  • Demand for legacy space continues to drive record-low vacancy.

Notable Activity

  • An AI-related occupier signed a 70-MW powered shell lease at an Onyx facility.
  • Databank plans to expand its Orangeburg, NY campus now that the first phase is fully leased.
  • CoreSite in Secaucus is close to completion.
  • QTS in Hightstown is building out 20 MW for an AI-related occupier.

Figure 1: Historical Market Information

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2024.

Figure 2: Historical Supply and Demand

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2024.

Figure 3: % of Total Primary Market Inventory

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2024.

Figure 4: Market Fuel Mix

Source: Consolidated Edison.

Figure 5: Average Asking Rates

Source: CBRE Research, CBRE Data Center Solutions, H2 2024.

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