PowerHouse Data Centers

PowerHouse Data Centers is a premier developer and operator of hyperscale and enterprise-grade data center campuses across the United States. Launched in 2021 as a division of American Real Estate Partners (AREP), PowerHouse is redefining the data center landscape by focusing on speed-to-market, high-efficiency builds, and future-ready designs tailored for cloud, AI, and enterprise clients.

⚡ Vision and Approach

PowerHouse Data Centers positions itself at the intersection of rapid digital transformation and hyperscale demands. Their platform offers custom-built powered shells and turnkey solutions that allow cloud providers, AI innovators, and large enterprises to quickly deploy infrastructure with flexibility and scale. Through a client-centric approach, PowerHouse emphasizes:

• Fast delivery timelines to meet hyperscale growth.
• Flexible design options, including powered shell, turnkey, or build-to-suit models.
• Strategic site selection in emerging and high-demand markets.
• Sustainable practices such as energy-efficient builds and partnerships with renewable energy providers.

🌎 Locations and Expansion

PowerHouse’s data center footprint is expanding rapidly in top U.S. markets, including:

• Northern Virginia (Ashburn, Sterling, Spotsylvania) – Core hyperscale cluster with multiple campuses.
• Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas – A major new hub for national cloud expansion.
• Reno, Nevada – Strategic West Coast proximity with strong connectivity.
• Louisville, Kentucky – The first hyperscale development in Kentucky.
• Charlotte, North Carolina – Future expansion to meet southeastern U.S. demand.

With projects like PowerHouse 95 in Virginia (900 MW planned capacity) and the Grand Prairie Mega Campus in Texas (1.8 GW development), PowerHouse is poised to deliver one of the largest new-build pipelines in the United States.

🛠️ Capabilities and Services

PowerHouse Data Centers specializes in:

• Hyperscale campuses with hundreds of megawatts of available power.
• Powered shell facilities enabling rapid deployment of customer-specific designs.
• Edge-ready expansions for AI and latency-sensitive workloads.
• Carrier-neutral environments with robust fiber and power infrastructure.

Their developments typically feature:

• Redundant power delivery (N+1, 2N configurations)
• Seismic and flood-resilient construction
• High-density cooling support for HPC and AI workloads
• Room for future vertical and horizontal expansion

🌱 Sustainability and Innovation

Environmental stewardship is core to PowerHouse’s mission. Their projects incorporate:

• Access to renewable energy sources where possible
• High-efficiency cooling technologies
• Carbon-conscious construction methods
• Planning for long-term energy optimization

PowerHouse is increasingly aligning its new developments with client ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals.