Data centers in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has 1 data center facility on our map, across 1 city including Washington. Major operators include CoreSite. Click any facility to open it on the live interactive map with its estimated daily energy use, cost, and carbon footprint.
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| Facility | Operator | City | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoreSite DC1 | CoreSite | Washington | Colocation | CoreSite DC1 Washington D.C. ↗ |
District of Columbia's estimated environmental footprint
Summed across District of Columbia's 1 mapped facility (~5 MW of representative IT draw), these are order-of-magnitude estimates — modelled from each facility's type and US grid/water averages, not metered readings.
Carbon assumes the US grid average of 384 gCO₂/kWh; water uses a 1.8 L/kWh on-site (and 9.4 L/kWh all-in) water-usage-effectiveness reference. Hyperscale campuses on cleaner or dirtier regional grids will vary widely. Method & references: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab / US DOE — 2024 US Data Center Energy Usage Report ↗ · US Energy Information Administration — electricity carbon intensity ↗ · IEA — Energy & AI (2025) ↗.
Sources for District of Columbia data centers
Each facility above is documented in a public source. Full list (1):
Data centers in District of Columbia: frequently asked questions
How many data centers are in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia has 1 mapped data center facility, across 1 city including Washington. Each is plotted on the interactive map with an estimated daily energy use, electricity cost, and carbon footprint.
Which companies operate data centers in District of Columbia?
Operators on the map include CoreSite.
Where are most data centers located in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia's mapped data centers are concentrated around Washington. Open any facility on the map to see its exact location, operator, and estimated footprint.
Are these District of Columbia energy and carbon figures measured?
No — energy, cost, and carbon are order-of-magnitude estimates derived from each facility's type and the regional electricity grid, not metered readings. They are for awareness and comparison, with data sources cited on the map.
What is the environmental impact of data centers in District of Columbia?
Combined, District of Columbia's 1 mapped facility draws an estimated 0 TWh of electricity a year — roughly the yearly power of 2,232 homes — emitting about 9,251 metric tons of CO₂ and using on the order of 11 million gallons of cooling water (≈60 million gallons including upstream power generation). These are order-of-magnitude estimates from facility type and US grid/water averages, not metered readings.