kWh
Kilowatt-hour is a measure of energy: one kW used for one hour. Utility energy charges are usually based on kWh, while many large-load feasibility questions turn on both kWh consumption and peak kW demand.
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Data Center Design and Operations
Rack
A rack is a frame or enclosure used to mount IT equipment. Rack power, weight, cooling method, network cabling, and service access are practical constraints that determine how theoretical MW becomes deployable compute.
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Cultural resources review
Cultural resources review evaluates potential impacts to historic, archaeological, tribal, or culturally significant resources. It can be triggered by federal permits, funding, land disturbance, or local rules.
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Water Usage Effectiveness measures water use associated with data center operation relative to IT energy. It is important for site selection because cooling choices, water rights, local scarcity, and public acceptance can matter as much as energy efficiency.
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