ERE
Energy Reuse Effectiveness accounts for energy that is reused outside the data center rather than wasted. It is less common than PUE but can matter for heat reuse, district energy, and sustainability narratives.
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Interconnection and Studies
Facilities study
Facilities study identifies the specific facilities, upgrades, estimated costs, and schedule needed to interconnect a project. It is usually closer to procurement and construction planning than earlier feasibility screening.
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Operating expense pass-through
Operating expense pass-through is a lease mechanism requiring the tenant to reimburse specified operating costs. In data centers, pass-through scope should address utilities, taxes, insurance, maintenance, shared infrastructure, security, and capital repairs.
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High voltage is generally associated with transmission or sub-transmission systems and large industrial service. It can unlock large-load options, but it also brings more complex interconnection, protection, clearances, equipment lead times, and utility coordination.
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