Table of Contents - U.S. Water Utility Strategies for the Data Center Buildout

 

Section 1 – Framing the U.S. Data Center Market Landscape

• Mapping U.S. Data Center Existing Capacity
• Capacity Additions Put Data Centers in Focus for Utilities
• Zooming into the Data Center Project Pipeline
• Heavy Reliance on Municipal Water Supplies and Infrastructure
• Proposed State Bills to Impact Data Center Water Use with Utility Implications

Section 2 – Data Center Decisions & Impact on Water Utilities

• Data Center Decisions Impact Water Utilities
• Evolving Cooling Technology Selection Altering Utility Strategies
• Water Scarcity Complicates Planning; Cooling Tech Selection Implications
• Growing Use of Alternative Water Sources Supports Utility Planning
• Chemical Selection Hinges on Utility Water Supply and Discharge Permits

Section 3 – Opportunities & Challenges Facing Water Utilities

• Benefits & Challenges
• Revenue Source for Water Utilities
• Funding Opportunities for Water Utilities—Private-Public Partnerships
• Sustainability Funding for Utility Leak Mitigation
• Challenges Facing Water Utilities from Data Centers
• Seasonal Planning for Peak Water Demand
• High Variation in Supply & Cooling Technology
• Looking Ahead—Key Variables to Watch