Compass Allen TX-1 is a data center operated by Compass in Allen, TX, US. It carries a reported power capacity of 96.0 MW and is currently under construction. It sits in the Allen data-center market on the ERCOT grid, which DC Hub's Data Center Power Index currently rates CAUTION, with an estimated 34.1-month time-to-power. The market shows mixed signals — validate live grid headroom and queue depth before committing capacity.
Data Center Power Index verdict for Allen — the market this facility sits in.
Full DCPI breakdown →DC Hub analyst read on Allen — the market this facility sits in (full deep-dive →).
Allen's data center footprint remains modest but fragmented, with 23 tracked facilities totaling 156 MW across a dispersed operator base. The market registers a CAUTION verdict on the Data Center Power Index, driven by adequate excess power capacity 65/100 but meaningful constraint friction 51/100. This combination reflects a market with sufficient generation headroom yet real friction points in distribution, interconnection, or land availability that prevent straightforward scaling. For acquisition-focused investors, the CAUTION signal warrants disciplined entry criteria. The 51/100 constraint score indicates that greenfield development or large expansions will encounter material friction—permitting delays, grid interconnection backlogs, or real-estate bottlenecks are likely. Buyers should prioritize existing facilities with proven grid ties and operational permits over land plays or…
Published DC Hub data for this location.
DC Hub tracks 25 operating generating units totalling 4,642 MW within about 50 km of Allen, US. Generation mix shapes both carbon profile and interconnection options for a site at this location.
Source: Global Energy Monitor unit inventory, operating units only. Counts are units, not plants.
Comparable facilities in Allen tracked by DC Hub — compare power, operators, and grid context across the market.
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