Sabey Data Centers: SDC Columbia Data Center

The SDC Columbia campus, operated by Sabey Data Centers, is located in East Wenatchee, Washington. Strategically positioned in Central Washington, this facility benefits from hydro-powered utilities via the Douglas County Public Utility District, very low energy rates (≈ $0.039 per kWh), and a dry, cool climate that reduces cooling costs.

Its location is seismically stable and proximate to major Pacific Northwest hubs including Seattle and Hillsboro, making it well-suited for disaster recovery, high-density computing workloads (e.g. GPU, AI), and enterprises seeking low total cost of ownership (TCO). 

⚙️ Facility Highlights

• Power Capacity & Efficiency: 70 MW of aggregate critical power across the campus. 
• Annualized PUE: Approximately 1.2, reflecting high energy efficiency. 
• Low Energy Cost: Power rates around $0.039/kWh, sourced from sustainable hydroelectric power.
• Free Cooling & Climate Advantage: “Free cooling” (economizer / evaporative systems) used most of the year due to favorable climate; also options for liquid cooling / high-density racks. 
• Modular Design & Scalability: Buildings with flexible floor plans; Building E under design/planning adding ~18 MW of capacity; large ceiling heights (21-22’ floor-to-ceiling; ~14’ to drop ceiling with ~8’ plenum) for infrastructure flexibility. 
• Infrastructure Redundancy: Fully redundant substation, transformers, transmission lines; redundant electrical and mechanical systems; backup generators sized for emergency or maintenance; 72-hour onsite generators at peak load in some buildings. 

🔐 Security & Compliance

• Physical security: 24/7 onsite security personnel; perimeter security including setbacks, berms, fencing; secure access checkpoints; ballistic-rated building access points. 
• Access control: Biometric locks on outside doors; mantraps at building entrances. 
• Monitoring & operations: Continuous critical environment monitoring; onsite facilities staff 24/7; robust control and monitoring systems; fire detection systems above and below racks. 
• Compliance / Certifications: The facility supports standard industry compliance certifications (HIPAA, HITECH, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, SSAE 18) according to third-party data sources. 

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

• Carrier-neutral status: Multiple campus fiber entries and redundant pathways; dedicated Meet-Me-Rooms. 
• Major carrier options include AT&T, Douglas County PUD, Lumen, Spectrum/Charter, Verizon, Zayo, Ziply Fiber, among others. 
• Interconnection & fiber diversity: Dual campus fiber entries with redundant fiber paths; strong local and long-haul network reach.
• Cloud on-ramps and Internet Exchange access: While specific IX points aren’t publicly detailed, the variety of Tier-1 networks, Meet-Me-Rooms, and carrier neutrality suggest robust interconnect and cloud-provider on-ramps. 

💼 Who It Serves

• Enterprises requiring cost-efficient, sustainable power (e.g. AI/ML workloads, GPU farms) that benefit from low PUE and hydroelectric sourcing. 
• Organizations needing geographic resilience / disaster recovery outside seismic zones, yet close to major hubs (Seattle, Pacific Northwest). 
• Hyperscalers and cloud providers seeking scalable, high-density infrastructure with flexible cooling solutions. 
• Regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government) that require strong compliance, security, and reliability.
• Firms for whom total cost of ownership (power, cooling, connectivity) is a major concern.