QTS Cedar Rapids
Being built
QTS Cedar Rapids is an AI data center in Fairfax, Iowa, developed or operated by Meta for Meta. Satellite imagery shows nothing running yet, against 1.1 GW planned.
U.S. average: 18.2¢ (+3.4%).
Statewide context, not this project’s effect: prices move for many reasons. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Satellite figures are Epoch AI estimates from imagery of buildings, cooling and power equipment; about 80% fall within a factor of 1.4 of the true value.
- Nov 15, 2027ScheduledSatellite analysis by Epoch AI · 1.1 GW planned
Buildings 4-7 are operational. Based on the expected completion date reported by local news: “A QTS spokesperson said in July [2025] that [...] The second phase is expected to be completed in late 2027."
- Dec 31, 2026ScheduledSatellite analysis by Epoch AI · 448 MW planned
Buildings 1-3 are operational. Based on the visible progress in the October satellite image, and the expected completion date reported by local news: “A QTS spokesperson said in July [2025] that the first phase of the project was expected to be completed in late 2026."
- Oct 23, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Buildings 1–3 look externally complete, with the air-cooled chillers fully installed, and surrounding yard work cleared. The many cars and trucks parked beside the buildings suggest commissioning is still underway, so we’re not counting any buildings operational yet. Buildings 4-6 shells appear complete, and Building 7 is nearly 90% roofed. This is based on high-resolution satellite imagery from this date.
- May 7, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Similar to April, Buildings 1-3 shells look complete. Buildings 4-6 are still far along, and the eastern Building 7 foundation is still underway.
- Apr 16, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Based on satellite imagery, the Buildings 1-3 shells look complete. Buildings 4-6 are far along, with roofs largely in place, while the eastern Building 7 foundation is well underway. No buildings operational yet.
- Oct 27, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Building 1 roof complete, with air-cooled chillers in place. Building 2 and 3 roofs are partly completed. Building 4 and 5 have a foundation.
- Jan 17, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Land clearing begins for Building 1-3.
No hearings, court cases, approvals or disputes are on record for this project yet.
Source: Epoch AI, AI data centers, CC BY 4.0
Satellite and capacity estimates via Epoch AI (CC BY 4.0)
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- Epoch AI calculation sheet for this site
Satellite estimates: Epoch AI, CC BY 4.0, reformatted for this page.