BFE
Base Flood Elevation is the expected surface-water elevation for a flood with a 1 percent annual chance of being equaled or exceeded. It informs minimum elevations, floodproofing, and equipment-location decisions.
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Energy charge
An energy charge bills total consumption, usually in dollars per kWh. It captures volume of electricity consumed, while demand charges capture the system capacity needed to serve the customer's peak.
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Floodplain
Floodplain is land subject to flooding under defined frequency or mapped hazard assumptions. For data centers, floodplain exposure affects developable area, finished-floor elevation, equipment placement, insurance, resilience, and permitting.
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Power factor is the ratio of real power to apparent power. A lower power factor means more current is needed to deliver the same useful kW, which can affect utility charges, transformer loading, conductor sizing, and conversion between kVA and kW.
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