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Interconnection and Studies

Point of interconnection

Point of interconnection is the point where the customer or project facilities electrically connect to the utility or transmission-provider system. POI choice can determine cost, schedule, losses, network upgrades, land rights, and whether a site is feasible.

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Balancing authority

A balancing authority is responsible for keeping generation, load, and interchange balanced within an area in real time. Balancing authority data helps Volterra users understand regional load, peaks, data center share, and grid context.

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Tax abatement

Tax abatement reduces or exempts taxes for a defined period or amount to encourage investment. For data centers, abatements may be tied to capital investment, jobs, equipment, local approvals, and performance commitments.

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Uptime

Uptime is the time a system is operating and available for use. In commercial discussions, uptime claims should be tied to specific infrastructure, time period, measurement method, and exclusions.

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