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Feasibility period

Feasibility period is a negotiated diligence window focused on whether the project can be developed as intended. It may overlap with or be distinct from a due diligence period and should be long enough for utility and entitlement checkpoints.

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Special use permit

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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Queue position

Queue position is the project's place or priority in the study process. It can affect cost allocation and study order, but newer cluster processes increasingly emphasize readiness, deposits, and site control rather than simple first-come ordering.

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Backup generator

Backup generator provides on-site power during utility outages or test events. Generator strategy affects air permitting, fuel logistics, noise, runtime, emissions, redundancy, commissioning, and community acceptance.

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