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We at Compass Datacenters have closely followed the discussion around the increasing power demands of data centers and read with interest the Harvard Law study recently released asserting that demand is being serviced on the backs of consumers.

The study draws a compelling picture, and we acknowledge the challenges presented by existing regulatory frameworks. However, Compass Datacenters believes that there’s one key shortcoming of the paper, in that it lumps all data center developers into one category when, in reality, not all developers are created equal.

Read the full article by Utility Dive.

Marketergy's take on speculative data center developers.

There's a difference between seasoned and speculative developers just looking to make a fast buck. Compass Datacenters is spot on when they mention the Harvard Law Study made the mistake of grouping all data center developers under one category.

The will-service model isn't positioned well for utilities at this time to handle the overpromises of these speculative developers against the ones who can actually get strong financing and community approval.