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Change in law

Change in law provisions allocate risk when new laws, tariffs, codes, taxes, or regulations affect cost or performance. They are important for long-term data center contracts because policy around large loads, energy, water, and incentives is changing quickly.

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Renewable matching

Renewable matching compares electricity consumption with renewable procurement by volume, location, or time. Annual matching is easier than 24/7 hourly matching and does not necessarily solve local grid capacity constraints.

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Interconnection request

An interconnection request is a formal request to connect a new facility or modify an existing connection under a utility, RTO/ISO, or transmission-provider process. It usually triggers data requirements, deposits, studies, milestone obligations, and queue positioning.

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Exclusivity

Exclusivity restricts a seller, landlord, or provider from negotiating with others for a defined period or asset. It is valuable when power and land diligence require meaningful time and expense before signing definitive documents.

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