ISO
Independent System Operator is an entity that coordinates grid operations and often wholesale markets over a region. ISO boundaries influence queue process, market prices, transmission planning, and available public data.
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Interconnection and Studies
Interconnection facilities
Interconnection facilities are the facilities between the project and the point of interconnection needed to physically and electrically connect. They are usually distinct from broader network upgrades that benefit or affect the transmission system.
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Nameplate capacity
Nameplate capacity is the rated maximum output or throughput printed by the manufacturer or assigned in a registry. It is a starting point, not a guarantee of continuous deliverability under real operating, temperature, redundancy, or utility constraints.
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Special use permit is local approval for a use that is allowed only after discretionary review and conditions. Data centers may trigger special use review due to scale, utility infrastructure, noise, traffic, generators, water use, or community concerns.
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