Technical Forum 2011 – The Collision Course of Data Center Site Selection and Sustainability

This presentation reviews the critical element considerations of site selection criteria for new construction and collocation hosting facilities. Additionally, it demonstrates the necessity to elevate the priority of sustainability as a new and critical element in site selection; proposes how the utilization of the current and future tools and metrics of The Green Grid can aid the owner/operator, consultant, and manufacturer in successfully choosing locations that can promote efficiency and sustainability; and invites participation into the development of these best practices and tools.