Readiness Score • 2026 Assessment

Dallas–Fort Worth TX AI Readiness

Composite readiness score for Dallas–Fort Worth TX covering power availability, fiber proximity, cooling infrastructure, and regulatory velocity.

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Is Dallas–Fort Worth TX a good location for an AI data center?

Dallas–Fort Worth TX scores 80/100 on our AI Readiness Index, earning a "B" rating. Key factors include a 70/100 power score (based on $0.05/kWh local rates), 98/100 fiber connectivity, and 70/100 for permit velocity.

Key Data Points

  • Overall Score: 80/100 (Band B)
  • Power Score (TTPS): 70/100
  • Fiber Score: 98/100
  • Permit Velocity: 70/100

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80
Band B
70
Power
98
Fiber
90
Cooling
70
Permits

Site Selection Analysis: Dallas–Fort Worth TX

Dallas–Fort Worth TX is a Tier 1 Market with a composite readiness score of 80/100. This market is suitable for deployment with minor infrastructure investments.

Power Infrastructure

Local power costs of $0.05/kWh place Dallas–Fort Worth TX at the lowest end of the national cost curve. As a Tier 1 hub, expect 18-24 month interconnection timelines in major substations.

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