Ask most people what powers a data center, and the answer is simple: electricity. Ask a utility planner, transmission engineer, or energy developer the same question, and the answer begins years befor
AI workloads have changed the data center power conversation. The question is no longer whether operators can buy enough renewable energy credits or negotiate a better utility tariff. The question is
A Strategy Worth Reexamining For more than a decade, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have played a central role in the data center industry's energy strategy. They provided long-term price certainty.
Every Megawatt Has a Supply Chain When people think about data center energy, they often think about electricity. They picture utility power flowing into a facility, backup generators protecting again
One Power Source Is No Longer Enough For decades, the energy strategy behind most data centers followed a familiar model. Secure utility power. Install UPS systems. Deploy backup generators. Maintain
Location Is No Longer the Only Premium For generations, commercial real estate has operated around a simple principle: Location drives value. Properties near transportation corridors, population cente
Site Selection Starts With a Different Question Today For decades, data center site selection followed a familiar process. Developers evaluated connectivity. Investors analyzed market demand. Operator