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Power Fundamentals

Busbar

A busbar is a conductive bar or assembly that distributes power within switchgear, substations, or electrical rooms. Bus arrangements affect reliability, maintainability, fault exposure, and how easily circuits can be added or isolated.

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Availability

Availability is the percentage of time a service or system is operational under defined measurement rules. Headline availability is less useful than knowing the measurement point, exclusions, maintenance windows, and remedy.

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IRB

Industrial Revenue Bond is a public-finance structure that can support industrial or economic-development projects and may be paired with tax exemptions or abatements depending on state law. Data center eligibility varies by jurisdiction.

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Water-side economizer

Water-side economization uses outside conditions to cool water or fluid without bringing outdoor air directly into the data hall. It can reduce chiller compressor energy while maintaining tighter indoor air control.

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