{"hero": {"code": "AL", "dominant_iso": "SOCO", "markets_tracked": 3, "name": "Alabama", "operational_mw": 252.0, "pipeline_mw": 207.0, "verdict": "AVOID"}, "is_pro": false, "iso_breakdown": [], "kpis": {"dominant_iso": {"all_isos": [{"iso": "SOCO", "mw": 222.0}], "iso": "SOCO", "mw_share": 222.0}, "markets_tracked": 3, "median_lease_rate": null, "median_lease_rate_reason": "not_published", "total_facilities": 32, "total_operational_mw": 252.0, "total_pipeline_mw": 207.0}, "live_as_of": {"age_hours": 0.2, "iso": "2026-11-12T08:47:26.693214+00:00"}, "ma": [], "ok": true, "operators": [], "outlook": {"generated_at": "2026-11-12T08:57:10.534955Z", "narrative_md": "**Birmingham:** Birmingham's data center footprint comprises 52 tracked facilities anchored by Verizon (2 sites), Centurylink (3 sites across Birmingham and Wolverhampton), and Atos at Longbridge. Only one operator reports megawatt capacity to DC Hub, limiting visibility into total deployable power across the market. The operator roster reflects established carrier and systems integrator presence rather than hyperscale or wholesale-focused entrants.\n\n**Huntsville:** Huntsville's tracked data center footprint spans 10 facilities with a combined 85 MW across multiple operators and development stages. SimpleHelix and Meta each operate two sites in the market, while DC BLOX Parent LLC, Meta Platforms, and Peace Communications each maintain one facility. The operator base remains fragmented, with no single player commanding dominant control of local infrastructure.\n\n**Montgomery:** Montgomery's data center footprint spans 304 MW across 14 tracked facilities in various stages of development and operation. Meta Platforms operates the largest deployed presence with multiple sites in the region, alongside infrastructure from Verizon Montgomery, DOTIER LLC, and the Retirement Systems of Alabama. No recent power purchase agreements or capacity expansions have been recorded in the transaction registry.", "rationale": "Aggregated from per-market deep-dive narratives.", "verdict": "AVOID", "word_count": 178}, "paywall": {"blurb": "ISO Breakdown, Transmission Build-Out, State Policy / Tax Incentives, Top Operators, and M&A activity are unlocked with the DC Hub plan with every tool, all states."}, "policy": null, "redirect_to": null, "requested": "alabama", "state": "alabama", "state_code": "AL", "state_name": "Alabama", "tier": "FREE", "top_markets": [{"brief_url": "/markets/birmingham/brief", "computed_at": "2026-11-12T08:47:26.693214+00:00", "constraint_score": null, "excess_power": null, "iso": "SOCO", "name": "Birmingham", "slug": "birmingham", "state": "AL", "verdict": "AVOID"}, {"brief_url": "/markets/huntsville/brief", "computed_at": "2026-11-12T08:46:37.156181+00:00", "constraint_score": null, "excess_power": null, "iso": "SOCO", "name": "Huntsville", "slug": "huntsville", "state": "AL", "verdict": "AVOID"}, {"brief_url": "/markets/montgomery/brief", "computed_at": "2026-11-12T08:47:16.976294+00:00", "constraint_score": null, "excess_power": null, "iso": "SOCO", "name": "Montgomery", "slug": "montgomery", "state": "AL", "verdict": "AVOID"}], "transmission": null, "_gated": true, "_locked_fields": ["constraint_score", "excess_power", "excess_power_score", "time_to_power_months", "top_opportunities_json", "top_risks_json"], "_upgrade_cta": "BUILD/CAUTION/AVOID verdicts, the composite score and the market list are free. The DCPI sub-scores (excess-power, grid-constraint, time-to-power) and risk/opportunity detail unlock with the DC Hub plan with every tool: https://dchub.cloud/pricing."}