CW Data Center Global Market Comparison 2020

POLITICAL AND REGULATORY REVIEW

TOP SIX IN INCENTIVES

PHOENIX Aggressive incentive packages and proximity to California have drawn multiple new operators over the last two years.

LAS VEGAS Las Vegas has been attractive to those serving larger regional markets.

PARIS Rare tax incentives here have been created to compete with other large markets throughout Europe.

SEATTLE Washington state incentives are available through 2024, with the possibility of extension thereafter.

COLUMBUS Ohio incentives have attracted hyperscale builds throughout the greater Columbus market.

ATLANTA Georgia incentives launched in 2018 to great fanfare thanks to a strong push from the data center industry.

FAST FACT

Several states throughout the U.S. have enacted specific incentives for the data center sector, usually based around sales or property tax abatements. Illinois and Indiana area are among the most recent to launch.