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Interconnection and Studies

Interconnection

Interconnection is the physical and electrical connection of a facility to the grid or to another electric system. For data centers, the term can refer to utility service connection, transmission-level large-load process, on-site generation connection, or fiber/network interconnection depending on context.

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Environmental Assessment

Environmental Assessment is a NEPA document used to determine whether a federal action may cause significant environmental effects. It can lead to a finding of no significant impact or to a more detailed environmental impact statement.

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PSA

Purchase and Sale Agreement is the contract governing acquisition of real property. For powered land, the PSA should align diligence, title, easements, utility milestones, zoning, environmental risk, and closing conditions.

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Certificate of occupancy

Certificate of occupancy is local confirmation that a building or space may be occupied for its approved use. It may not equal ready-for-service, because utility energization, commissioning, tenant fit-out, or SLA milestones can remain separate.

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