The Ribbon Cut

The Power Behind the Property: Data Centers, Utilities & Community Buy-in

Episode Summary

Mike Grella (ex-Amazon, now Active Infrastructure) joins Strata to reveal what most communities get wrong about data centers. We go deep on power access, permitting pitfalls, and what it really takes to be ready for billion-dollar infrastructure projects. From Welcome Wagons to nuclear power, this is a must-listen for any region trying to win the next hyperscaler investment.

Episode Notes

Mike Grella (ex-Amazon, now Active Infrastructure) joins Strata to reveal what most communities get wrong about data centers. We go deep on power access, permitting pitfalls, and what it really takes to be ready for billion-dollar infrastructure projects. From Welcome Wagons to nuclear power, this is a must-listen for any region trying to win the next hyperscaler investment.