Find grid-ready, commercially viable development locations, faster
Using Enverus PRISM®, we evaluated power availability, future headroom cost signals, land suitability and fiber presence across three Nebraska locations—helping developers quickly identify the most scalable and cost-efficient site for long-term hyperscale build-out.
Enverus evaluated three prospective sites across Lancaster, Lincoln and Otoe Counties in Nebraska to determine which offered the most favorable mix of long-term scalable power, cost efficiency, land buildability and proximity to suitable infrastructure.
The analysis revealed that Lincoln County (Gerald Gentleman) provides the best long-term development advantage, balancing exceptional withdrawal capacity, low energy pricing and the largest buildable footprint.
The following attributes were associated with the sites to determine selection:
Identify optimal, low-cost, power-rich data center sites for development in Nebraska within the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) region.
The Nebraska + broader SPP region presents a compelling opportunity for data center development due to:
Though not yet a Tier 1 data center hub, the region’s infrastructure and market dynamics position it for future growth.
PRISM streamlines screening so developers can identify available land with optimal power needs before engaging utilities or local partners.
Our workflow evaluated:
Three candidate locations were screened for power availability and cost, land availability and infrastructure support. All were SPP-connected 345 kV buses with fiber adjacency; however, long-term grid flexibility varied dramatically.
Attribute | L1: Lincoln County (Gerald Gentleman) | L2: Lancaster County (103rd & Rockeby Rd) | L3: Otoe County (Nebraska City) |
|---|---|---|---|
ISO | SPP | SPP | SPP |
Bus Voltage | 345 kV | 345 kV | 345 kV |
Avg. Historical Available Withdrawal (MW) Past One Year | 567 MW | 1,075 MW | 1,408 MW |
Average Maximum Withdrawal (MW) in the Peak Load Summer 2039 Planning Case | 1,959.96 MW | 1,487.50 MW | 12.17 MW |
Adjacent Acreage | 3,000 acres | 1,500 acres | 1,800 acres |
Buildable Acreage | 2,713 acres | 1,322 acres | 1,226 acres |
Avg. LMP ($/MWh) | $14.16 | $24.25 | $23.24 |
Fiber Availability | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Nearby Data Centers | None within 40 miles | Six (One under construction by Google) | One operating within 40 miles |
Why Lincoln County Stands Out:
Considerations:
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