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Land, Permitting, and Environmental

FEMA NRI

FEMA National Risk Index is a dataset comparing natural hazard risk, expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. It is useful for screening but should not replace site-specific engineering or insurance diligence.

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Base rent

Base rent is the fixed rent payable before pass-throughs, utility charges, escalations, service fees, or other variable amounts. For powered assets, base rent may be quoted by square foot, kW, MW, cabinet, or capacity block.

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Economization

Economization uses favorable outdoor conditions to reduce mechanical cooling energy. The practical value depends on climate, air quality, humidity, water strategy, controls, and whether the system uses air-side, water-side, or refrigerant methods.

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Electric service agreement

Electric service agreement is a contract or tariff-based agreement governing utility service to a customer. For large-load data centers, it may address capacity reservation, construction costs, minimum bills, ramp milestones, curtailment, deposits, and term commitments.

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