Interconnection and Studies
An interconnection queue is the list of projects seeking connection and study rights. Queue presence does not equal deliverable power; projects can withdraw, restudy, lose position, or require upgrades that change cost and timing.
Contribution in Aid of Construction is a customer payment toward utility infrastructure needed for service. For large-load projects, CIAC treatment can be a major economic issue and may have tax, refund, and ownership implications.
Read definition →Carbon Usage Effectiveness measures carbon emissions associated with data center energy use relative to IT energy. It connects facility efficiency to grid emissions, procurement choices, and sustainability reporting.
Read definition →Battery Energy Storage System stores energy for later discharge. In data centers, BESS can support UPS functions, peak management, backup, demand response, renewable integration, or grid services depending on design and interconnection.
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