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Power Fundamentals

SCADA

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition is a system for monitoring and controlling equipment remotely. Utilities and large facilities use SCADA for status, alarms, telemetry, breaker control, load monitoring, and operating visibility.

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Customer charge

A customer charge is a fixed recurring charge intended to recover customer-specific service and administrative costs. It is usually small compared with energy and demand charges for large data centers, but it is part of full tariff modeling.

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Level 5 commissioning

Level 5 commissioning usually refers to integrated systems testing under full or simulated load and failure scenarios. It is often the last major technical proof point before operational acceptance or ready-for-service milestones.

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Make-up water

Make-up water is water added to replace losses from evaporation, blowdown, drift, or leakage in cooling systems. It is a key input for WUE, utility-water planning, and local community impact.

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