by James P. Bobotek, Arielle L. Murphy and Robert A. James
Data center construction projects are, to put it mildly, distinct. They differ from traditional construction in a host of manners, and are particularly distinctive because the value of
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by James P. Bobotek, Arielle L. Murphy and Robert A. James
Data center construction projects are, to put it mildly, distinct. They differ from traditional construction in a host of manners, and are particularly distinctive because the value of…
by Ashleigh Myers, Jillian Marullo and Jason Drogin Atwood
As demand for data centers continues to accelerate, water availability is emerging as a critical factor in project development and long-term operations. Although power supply and transmission access have historically…
by Ashleigh Myers, Jillian Marullo and Marcus Manca
As data center development continues to expand—driven by demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other digital infrastructure—the use and availability of water have emerged as a key consideration. As discussed…
by Adam J. Weaver, Noa L. Clark, Allan C. Van Vliet and Melissa Hanson
In February 2023, shortly after the conclusion of the 2022 Men’s FIFA World Cup, we looked ahead to 2026 and noted that the largest…
by Michael S. McDonough, Stephen J. Humes and Stacey C. Wright
There is a lot of talk these days about “license to operate” for data centers, meaning management of the relationships with stakeholders and broader communities concerning both the…
by Stephen J. Humes, Alicia M. McKnight, Jason Drogin Atwood and Andrew H. Jacobs
In January, we discussed the Statement of Principles jointly signed by the National Energy Dominance Council and governors across the mid-Atlantic region—framing accelerating demand…
by Stephen J. Humes, Alicia M. McKnight and Andrew Jacobs
The explosive growth of data‑center load—driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing and the expansion of digital infrastructure across industries—has forced U.S. energy regulators into unfamiliar territory. Nowhere is this…