JEA has received inquiries about large data centers. Could Jacksonville handle one?

What would happen if one of the massive data centers popping up across Florida wanted to come to Jacksonville?There has already been some interest.JEA confirmed to News4JAX reporter Briana Brownlee that it has received inquiries about large-load data centers. However, none of those inquiries are currently under evaluation.But JEA is already looking at what would be needed to serve a customer requiring 50 megawatts of electricity or more.RELATED | What to know about data centers in Florida: Power, water, local control and the new lawRight now, the utility says it does not have the electric or water capacity to serve a hyperscale data center.But the utility is already preparing for the possibility.JEA is developing a new rate class for large-load customers demanding 50 megawatts or more, with that work continuing into 2027.“As with other new and revised rates, we will submit the proposed tariff to the Florida Public Service Commission for review,” JEA said. “The proposed tariff would the