Data centers should be reviewed based on MW load, ramp schedule, grid capacity, infrastructure responsibility, and cost allocation.
Ask for initial load, full buildout load, and expected ramp schedule.
New substations, feeders, transformers, or transmission upgrades should be identified early.
The most important question is whether upgrade costs are assigned to the project, utility, or general ratepayers.
This is the electricity the facility uses to run servers, networking equipment, cooling, lighting, security systems, and support infrastructure.
This is whether the local and regional electric system can deliver that power reliably without unfairly shifting costs.