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Cooling and Water

Direct-to-chip cooling

Direct-to-chip cooling uses cold plates attached to processors or accelerators, with coolant loops carrying heat away from the chips. It can support high-density racks but adds facility-water, leak-management, redundancy, and serviceability considerations.

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Clawback

Clawback is a provision requiring repayment or loss of incentives if commitments are not met. It protects public agencies but can create financial exposure if project timing, investment, or employment assumptions slip.

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EIS

Environmental Impact Statement is a detailed NEPA review for actions expected to significantly affect the human environment. An EIS can materially affect project timeline, alternatives analysis, public process, and mitigation commitments.

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FERC

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates interstate transmission, wholesale electricity markets, and many interconnection frameworks. FERC rules shape generator interconnection, transmission tariffs, RTO/ISO market structures, and some large-load policy debates.

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