$85 vs $150 Per kW: Why Data Center Deals Don't Compare Anymore

About this episode

Ed and Montana Meyer discuss the complexities of data center pricing and the implications of recent market trends.

Tenants who signed at $75/kW are renewing at $130-$150, and the headline rate no longer tells the full story. Ed and Montana Meyer break down powered shells, yield-on-cost deals, triple nets, and why a $15/kW pricing miss compounds into millions across a 100MW campus.📊 Get more market insights HERE 🤝 Speak with someone from our global data team HERE 💻 Book a platform demo HERE

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Host: Ed Meyer

Guest: Montana Meyer

Topics covered

• data center pricing
• market insights
• renewal rates
• yield-on-cost deals
• powered shells

Keywords

• data center
• pricing
• renewals
• yield-on-cost
• market insights
• triple nets
• powered shells

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