Live · updated 78 min ago State Data Center Market · AVOID ·
| Market | Verdict | ISO | Excess Power | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williston, ND | BUILD | MISO | 71.5 | 15.4 |
| Bismarck | AVOID | MISO | 44.3 | 28.6 |
| Fargo | AVOID | MISO | 42.3 | 30.5 |
| Ellendale | AVOID | MISO | 41.8 | 32.0 |
Williston, ND: Williston's data center footprint remains minimal, with only 40 MW across two tracked facilities, yet the market registers a strong BUILD verdict on the Data Center Power Index. The excess-power score of 69/100 indicates substantial grid capacity headroom relative to current load, while the constraint score of 16/100 signals minimal regulatory, infrastructure, or land-use friction. This combination positions Williston as a rare greenfield opportunity in the Upper Midwest—one where power availability is not the limiting factor. Bismarck: Bismarck… (continued for PRO subscribers)