The fastest way to get power for a data center in 2026 is to buy or lease a site that already has it. New large-load service can take three to seven years in constrained markets, and ERCOT has paused energization approvals for new data centers of 75 MW and up. Energized sites skip that queue. Invariant lists sites with power on today, from 2 MW turnkey yards to an 80 MW Wisconsin site, and contracted sites that energize in 2026 and 2027.
Before you start
- Energized sites skip utility queues that now run three to seven years for large new loads.
- In Texas, ERCOT stopped approving energization of new data centers of 75 MW and up in August 2026. Energized sites are exempt from that wait.
- Check that the existing contract allows your load profile and whether service is firm.
- Invariant lists energized sites from 2 MW to 80 MW and contracted sites energizing in 2026 and 2027.
Why energized sites cost more
A metered connection is the top rung of power evidence. It removes study, queue and construction risk. Buyers pay for that, and owners know it.
The queue is the alternative. In Texas, ERCOT has not approved energization of new data centers or crypto loads of 75 MW and up since August 3, 2026, while its Batch Zero study of the large-load queue runs. Elsewhere, new large-load service commonly takes years.ERCOT
What to check on an energized site
Confirm the contract demand on the bill, the transformer ratings and whether the utility must re-study a change of use. Ask whether the rate is firm or interruptible and whether any curtailment program obligations come with the site.
Sites available through Invariant now
A selection from Invariant’s current US inventory that fits this search. Specs are as marketed by the owner and are checked against utility documents before any introduction.
| Region | Power | Land | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 150 MW built, 80 MW now | 130 ready acres | Now |
| Oklahoma | 55 MW contracted | ~80 acres | Now |
| Texas metro | 44 MW, +250 MW | ~50 acres, 1M sq ft | Now |
| Kentucky | 30 MW greenfield | ~16 acres, rezoned | Now |
| North Carolina | 18 MW live, path past 100 MW | ~200 acres | Now |
| Midwest | 85 MW brownfield | ~20 acres | Now |
| Pennsylvania | 5 MW turnkey | Land available | Now |
| Oklahoma | Two 5 MW turnkey sites | Owned acres | Now |
| Kentucky | Seven turnkey sites, 0.5 to 8 MW | Mostly owned | Now |
| Iowa | 2 MW turnkey, to 7 MW | Owned acre | Now |
| Texas (Houston) | 3 MW ERCOT | Leased | 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.
Browse data center sites by size, state and type
Questions that come up.
Where can I find a data center site with power today?
Invariant lists energized sites in Wisconsin (80 MW now), Oklahoma (55 MW), Texas (44 MW), Kentucky (30 MW), North Carolina (18 MW) and turnkey mining sites from 2 to 8 MW.
Are energized sites affected by ERCOT’s energization pause?
Sites already energized and metered do not need a new approval to energize. A change of use or added load may still need a utility review.
How do I get matching sites from Invariant?
Book a call or call (628) 220-8972 with your MW, states and energize-by date. We send matching sites, including off-market ones.
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.