Power Infrastructure & Data Center Development Professionals Collide...
Gunner - Riley & Associates (GRA) is a team composed of industry experts with over 3 decades of experience within the Data Center, Energy Infrastructure, Project Site Origination, Structured Finance, Real Estate, and Greenfield Project Development market sectors.
Our focus is executing the pre-development activities required for successful Data Center project development that involve a series of critical steps to ensure the project is feasible, well-planned, and ready for construction.
The GRA Approach
Our experience team utilizes a disciplined and efficient DC project development approach. We work hand-in-hand with our clients to exceed expectations that focus on:
1. Scalability & Modularity
2. Energy Efficiency & Sustainability
3. Strategic Location
4. High Connectivity / redundant Network Optimization
5. Automation/Operational Efficiency
6. Cost-Effectiveness
7. Resilience & Security
8. Regulatory Considerations
9. Win-win Community and Stakeholder Outreach Campaigns
Our Services
1. Site Selection: Identifying a suitable location based on factors like proximity to power sources, network connectivity, land cost, environmental conditions, permitting/zoning regulations & Community Impact
2. Feasibility Study: Assessing the technical, financial, and logistical viability of the project, including power availability, cooling requirements, and market demand.
3. Land Acquisition: Securing the property through purchase or lease long term agreements, post due diligence
4. Permitting and Approvals: Obtaining necessary permits and regulatory approvals from local, state, or federal authorities, including environmental, building, and utility permits.
5. Infrastructure Assessment: Evaluating access to utilities such as electricity, water, fiber optic networks, natural gas, and managing for any future utility upgrades
6. Design Planning: Developing initial architectural and engineering Master Plan designs including DC & Onsite Power Generation components
Our Clients
Our clients include hyperscalers, AI/cloud service providers, colocation companies, wholesale data center operators, and real estate investment firms seeking to deploy capital to develop data center assets within the U.S. and Canada