Central Washington Campus Advances 400MW Interconnection Feasibility Study
Nistar's 112-acre Washington campus has progressed 400MW interconnection feasibility and facility studies with hydro-backed grid-secured power positioning.
Nistar has advanced feasibility and facility studies for its Central Washington data center campus, evaluating 400MW interconnection capacity with hydro-backed grid-secured power. The 112-acre site is positioned for 368 MW IT load deployment, benefiting from premium Pacific Northwest power quality and infrastructure. The interconnection study is progressing with a nearby 115kV substation tie-in being evaluated to support the full campus buildout. Water supply has been secured through existing water rights including 60 shares of irrigation water with pump infrastructure, with supplemental groundwater options being evaluated. The site benefits from PUD fiber infrastructure along the highway, with diverse fiber pathways and two backbone routes being evaluated for redundant connectivity. Currently zoned for agriculture, the project has secured strong city support for rezoning. Community engagement includes a letter of support from the town mayor, with Nistar working closely with the building & planning board and chamber of commerce. The campus is being structured for phased expansion while maintaining the redundancy standards required for modern AI and cloud compute workloads, with the goal of establishing a cornerstone Pacific Northwest location that complements Nistar's broader portfolio diversification strategy.