Seattle and Portland emerge as cost-competitive alternatives while California struggles with power constraints

The Pacific Northwest has quietly positioned itself as one of America’s most compelling data center markets, leveraging abundant hydroelectric power and strategic geographic positioning to attract infrastructure investments that increasingly bypass higher-cost coastal markets. While Silicon Valley grapples with power constraints and premium pricing, the region spanning Seattle to Portland offers a compelling combination of low energy costs, robust fiber connectivity, and proximity to both Asian markets and California’s technology ecosystem.

The Power Advantage: Hydroelectric Dominance

The Pacific Northwest’s fundamental competitive advantage lies in its hydroelectric infrastruc

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