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Grid regions

How siting works in each major U.S. grid region, from market structure to interconnection.

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Data Center Site Selection in SPPHow to evaluate data center sites in the Southwest Power Pool: market structure, reserve margins, large-load rules, wind, transmission, water and weather.11 min →
Data Center Site Selection in the SoutheastHow data center site selection works in the Southeast: integrated utilities, resource plans, large-load rules, territory laws, water, heat, storms and fiber.9 min →
Data Center Site Selection in California and CAISOWhat to check when siting a data center in California: CAISO and utility roles, PG&E Rule 30, resource adequacy, CEQA, fault and fire zones, and water.10 min →
Data Center Site Selection in the Pacific NorthwestHow to evaluate Pacific Northwest data center sites: BPA rules for new large loads, Oregon’s POWER Act, transmission limits, water rights and seismic risk.9 min →
Data Center Site Selection in the Mountain West and Desert SouthwestHow to evaluate data center sites in the Mountain West and Desert Southwest: utility supply, western markets, Colorado River cuts, heat, elevation and land.10 min →
Data Center Site Selection in New York and New EnglandHow to evaluate data center sites under NYISO and ISO-NE: large-load rules, capacity markets, New York’s permit pause, wetlands, town approvals and fiber.10 min →

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