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Transmission proximity
- What we check
- Distance to high-voltage lines and substations, and the voltage class (115kV to 500kV).
- Why it matters
- Every mile of new line adds cost and years. Buyers price sites by how close the power is.
- Where sites fail
- Nearest usable line is too far, or too low voltage for the load.
03
Interconnection pathway
- What we check
- The utility's process, queue position and a realistic energization date.
- Why it matters
- Grid access is the longest lead item in most projects.
- Where sites fail
- Timeline runs past what the buyer can wait for.
04
Entitlement
- What we check
- Zoning, land use, local approvals and community support for data center use.
- Why it matters
- A powered site that can't be permitted can't be built.
- Where sites fail
- Zoning or local opposition blocks data center use.
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Title and environmental
- What we check
- Encumbrances, easements, wetlands, flood zones and contamination.
- Why it matters
- Surprises here stall closings and add cost late in the deal.
- Where sites fail
- Wetlands, flood exposure or title issues cut the usable acreage.