Data Centers

“A multilocation data center client received false information from a utility that was misapplying a local tariff provision. Thanks to the work of our analysts, the utility eventually agreed to revise their interpretation of the tariff and rescind a long-term agreement, resulting in $17 million in savings to the client!”
- Ellen Northrup, Supervisor of Commodity Management, 5

Data_CenterEnergy advice and strategy for data centers

Changes in computing demand, tenant occupancy, and facility capacity can affect energy consumption and purchasing commitments. Your team needs to forecast those changes while evaluating the cost and capabilities of the power systems supporting operations.

5 reviews your usage, contracts, and operating plans to recommend purchasing and hedging strategies. We also help evaluate backup power, demand management, and sustainability options based on your facility’s requirements.

How we help

  • Energy procurement and hedging: Evaluate purchasing structures, contract terms, and price exposure based on expected consumption and your tolerance for market changes.

  • Budgeting and load planning: Prepare energy budgets that account for existing agreements, tenant load fluctuations, and anticipated capacity changes.

  • Backup generation and UPS optimization: Review backup generation and uninterruptible power supply systems to assess how they support facility needs and fit the broader energy strategy.

  • Microgrid evaluation: Assess whether a microgrid fits your operating requirements, available resources, and project economics.

  • Peak demand management: Review demand-related costs and assess practical options for managing consumption during relevant peak periods.

  • Sustainability: Help develop, implement, and communicate an ESG strategy, including evaluation of renewable energy purchasing options.

 

Get in touch

Whatever your energy needs, we want to hear from you. If we’re not the right team of experts to help you (which is highly unlikely), we’ll try to connect you to one that is.