Readiness Score • 2026 Assessment

Austin TX AI Readiness

Composite readiness score for Austin TX covering power availability, fiber proximity, cooling infrastructure, and regulatory velocity.

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Is Austin TX a good location for an AI data center?

Austin TX scores 81/100 on our AI Readiness Index, earning a "B" rating. Key factors include a 70/100 power score (based on $0.055/kWh local rates), 85/100 fiber connectivity, and 88/100 for permit velocity.

Key Data Points

  • Overall Score: 81/100 (Band B)
  • Power Score (TTPS): 70/100
  • Fiber Score: 85/100
  • Permit Velocity: 88/100

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81
Band B
70
Power
85
Fiber
90
Cooling
88
Permits

Site Selection Analysis: Austin TX

Austin TX is a Tier 2 Market with a composite readiness score of 81/100. This market is suitable for deployment with minor infrastructure investments.

Power Infrastructure

Local power costs of $0.055/kWh place Austin TX at the lowest end of the national cost curve. As a Tier 2 market, interconnection queues are typically shorter than Ashburn or Silicon Valley.

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The 'Site Selection' Deep Dive

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  • Why 'Site Control' is meaningless without power.
  • Full TTPS scores for Austin TX queue positions.
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