Central Washington has some of the cheapest hydro power in the US, which made Quincy, Wenatchee and Moses Lake a hub for cloud data centers and bitcoin miners. Former mining sites there are now being converted for AI. Bitfarms, for example, plans to turn a former mine near Moses Lake into an AI data center. Washington is outside any RTO. Invariant sources Washington sites off-market and lists nearby sites in Oregon and Nevada.
Before you start
- Washington is outside an RTO; public utility districts serve much of central Washington.
- Columbia River hydro gives low-cost power, and spare capacity is now scarce.
- Former mining sites are converting to AI. Bitfarms plans one near Moses Lake.
- Invariant lists nearby sites in Oregon and Nevada.
Sites near Washington from our inventory
Invariant has no public Washington listing today. We source Washington sites off-market for buyers who send requirements. These sites in neighboring states are available now. Specs are as marketed by the owner and are checked against utility documents before any introduction.
| Region | Power | Land | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 10 MW hydro, to 100 MW+ | Lease + land option | Now |
| Nevada | 375 MW | ~350 acres | 2027 to 2028 |
| US | 11 hosting sites | Hosted | Now |
Exact locations, the utility documents behind each MW figure and pricing are shared on a call. We also hold sites that are not listed publicly; owners ask for discretion and a site that is shopped everywhere loses value.
Power in central Washington
Public utility districts in central Washington sell Columbia River hydro power at low rates, which drew hyperscale and mining loads for years. Most have now set terms that limit or price new large loads. Ask the district for its current large-load policy before anything else.U.S. Energy Information Administration
Mining to AI conversions
Bitfarms said it plans to convert a former bitcoin mine near Moses Lake into an AI data center. Conversions like this keep the utility service and land and rebuild most of the rest. Check whether the service is firm and whether the district allows the change of use.Source ONE News
How to screen a Washington data center site
- Confirm the serving utility and the grid operator, then ask which document backs the MW: a will-serve letter, a load study or a signed agreement.
- Check that the substation has headroom for your load under contingency. Distance to a line is not capacity.
- Screen the county and any city that could annex the site for moratoriums, recent denials and the zoning path.
- Work out usable acres after wetlands, floodplain, slope, easements and setbacks, and reserve room for the substation.
- Kill sites that are already claimed, operating for someone else, contaminated or owned by an environmental liability buyer before spending on parcels.
Invariant runs this screen on every Washington site before an introduction and grades the result A, B or C by power evidence. Tell us your MW and date and we will send the Washington sites that fit, including off-market ones.
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Questions that come up.
Why do data centers go to central Washington?
Low-cost Columbia River hydro power and a cool, dry climate. Spare capacity is now limited, so check the utility district’s current large-load policy first.
Can I find a data center site in Washington?
Yes. Invariant sources Washington sites off-market and lists nearby sites in Oregon and Nevada.
How do I find a data center site in Washington?
Start from power evidence, not land: confirm the serving utility, the document behind the MW and substation headroom, then screen local approval and usable acres. Invariant does this for buyers and sources Washington sites off-market, with nearby sites at 10 MW hydro, to 100 MW+, 375 MW, 11 hosting sites. Book a call or call (628) 220-8972.
Sources and references.
Site specifications are as marketed by the seller and are checked against utility documents before any introduction. Public sources checked on . The location, equipment, and operating plan determine which requirements apply to a project.
- Source ONE NewsBitfarms plans to turn former bitcoin mine near Moses Lake into AI data center ↗
- PacesGrid planning for data centers and transmission investment ↗
- U.S. Energy Information AdministrationWashington state energy profile ↗