Behind-the-meter (BTM) could unlock value for data centers facing high transmission risk.
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How do you select the best site for behind-the-meter data centers in areas with grid capacity shortfalls and existing demand? This exclusive playbook from Orennia's Julia Mackey and Cam Greenfield explains how to optimize your BTM siting decisions amidst these challenges.
- BTM data center plans have grown quickly, with natural gas powering most proposed projects.
- Grid connection timelines are getting longer, creating more need for alternative power solutions.
- The best opportunities are in major data center markets with grid constraints, available gas capacity, fiber access and developable land.
- Take a look at Allentown, Pennsylvania as an example, with limited grid capacity but potential for up to 600 MW of gas-fired generation at nearby pipeline infrastructure.