Data Centers in Iowa
Iowa has 17 tracked data centers representing roughly 2,232 MW of capacity, operated by 8 companies.
- State
- Iowa
- Facilities
- 17
- Tracked capacity
- 2,232 MW
- Operators
- Google, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, CyrusOne, LightEdge, Involta, OneNeck IT Solutions
Facilities
| Facility | Operator | Location | Status | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Council Bluffs | Council Bluffs, IA | Operational | 250 MW | |
| Meta Altoona | Meta | Altoona, IA | Operational | 200 MW |
| Apple Iowa Expansion | Apple | Waukee, IA | Under construction | 120 MW |
| Meta Altoona Expansion | Meta | Altoona, IA | Under construction | 150 MW |
| Azure West Des Moines | Microsoft | West Des Moines, IA | Operational | 100 MW |
| CyrusOne Council Bluffs I | CyrusOne | Council Bluffs, IA | Operational | 120 MW |
| CyrusOne Council Bluffs II | CyrusOne | Council Bluffs, IA | Under construction | 180 MW |
| Microsoft Des Moines | Microsoft | Des Moines, IA | Operational | 200 MW |
| Microsoft Des Moines 2 | Microsoft | Altoona, IA | Operational | 250 MW |
| Microsoft West Des Moines | Microsoft | Des Moines, IA | Under construction | 250 MW |
| Google Council Bluffs 2 | Council Bluffs, IA | Operational | 200 MW | |
| Google Council Bluffs 3 | Council Bluffs, IA | Operational | 200 MW | |
| LightEdge DSM1 Des Moines | LightEdge | Altoona, IA | Operational | 3 MW |
| LightEdge DSM2 Des Moines | LightEdge | Altoona, IA | Operational | 3 MW |
| LightEdge Cedar Rapids | LightEdge | Cedar Rapids, IA | Operational | 1 MW |
| Involta Cedar Rapids | Involta | Cedar Rapids, IA | Operational | 3 MW |
| OneNeck Waukee | OneNeck IT Solutions | Waukee, IA | Operational | 2 MW |
Cities in this state
Operators in this state
- Google in Iowa
- Meta in Iowa
- Apple in Iowa
- Microsoft in Iowa
- CyrusOne in Iowa
- LightEdge in Iowa
- Involta in Iowa
- OneNeck IT Solutions in Iowa
Iowa: incentives, local rules, electricity and water
A current state-specific incentive summary has not been independently verified for this section. This does not mean no incentive exists.
Local moratoriums and zoning
A statewide bill is not evidence of a local moratorium. Current restrictions require a dated city or county ordinance. This section does not establish whether a moratorium applies to a particular property.
Electricity and household bills
State electricity averages do not establish a project's tariff or its effect on household bills. Project-specific conclusions require utility filings and regulator decisions. A current facility-specific bill impact is not established here.
Water and cooling
Water demand depends on the cooling system, climate, operating load and water source. A capacity figure alone cannot establish water consumption. Facility-specific withdrawal and discharge figures are unknown unless disclosed in a source.
Iowa legislation and reported bill statuses
EIA electricity data ยท EPA commercial-building water guidance