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Data Center Design and Operations

AI data center

AI data center is a facility optimized for AI training or inference workloads that often require high rack density, specialized cooling, substantial power, and high-bandwidth network architecture. It is not just a bigger traditional data center; density and cooling assumptions can change the site feasibility model.

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Network upgrades

Network upgrades are grid improvements needed beyond sole-use interconnection facilities to maintain reliability or deliverability. They are often the largest swing factor in interconnection cost, schedule, and project feasibility.

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Assessed value

Assessed value is the value assigned by a taxing authority for property tax purposes. It may differ from market value and can change after improvements, equipment installation, incentive agreements, or reassessment.

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IT load

IT load is the power consumed by servers, storage, and network equipment. Many data center metrics and leases revolve around IT load, while utility interconnection may consider total facility load including cooling and losses.

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