Services
Technical review you can put in front of a council.
Every engagement is scoped to the questions you need answered. Here's where we can help.
01 · Service
Data center design review
When a data center proposal lands on your agenda and you need to know what the technical packet actually commits to.
What we look at
- Power demand & utility service
- Cooling & water use
- Backup generation
- Fuel storage
- Fiber connectivity
- Site layout & setbacks
- Noise sources
- Project phasing
What you get
Written review
Plain-language findings, each sourced to the plans, filings or code.
Hearing questions
Specific questions to ask the applicant before a vote.
Gaps flagged
Where information is missing or a claim can't be checked.
02 · Service
Operations
When you need to know how a facility will run after it opens, and whether its operating promises can be checked.
What we look at
- Generator testing & run-time limits
- Cooling noise, day & night
- Water & power reporting
- Monitoring & maintenance
- Emergency response
- Staffing
- Decommissioning
What you get
Verifiability check
Which operating commitments are specific enough to measure.
Reporting terms
Suggested reporting and monitoring language.
Plan review
A review of the operating plans already on file.
03 · Service
Ordinance consulting
When your community is writing or updating the rules data centers must follow, or negotiating the agreement that comes with a project.
What we look at
- Use definitions
- Zoning districts
- Performance standards
- Noise & setbacks
- Water & lighting
- Generators
- Development agreement terms
- Enforcement
What you get
Draft language
Redlines or new sections, written to be clear and measurable.
Your direction
Strict, flexible or mixed standards, confirmed with you before we write.
Provision notes
What each provision does and why it's there.
We're not attorneys. We provide technical and policy review. Final ordinance language and agreements should be reviewed by your city, county or organization's legal counsel.
Not sure which of these you need?
Describe what's in front of you and we'll suggest a scope.