Power Availability Moves to the Forefront of Industrial Site Selection

Electrical capacity is becoming a deciding factor in where companies locate industrial operations. Bisnow reports that a 2026 Site Selectors Guild survey identified power as the most frequently cited factor affecting location decisions, with availability and delivery timing influencing whether sites remain under consideration. The issue extends beyond data centers to advanced manufacturing and other industrial uses.

For Treasure Valley industrial owners, the practical takeaway is to document installed electrical service and investigate upgrade possibilities early. Knowing a property’s capabilities—and what additional capacity would require—can help ownership evaluate improvements and respond confidently to qualified prospects.