Behind-the-meter remains the right path around grid queues, but you have to do it right.

DataOne, the Nebius site developer, switched from gas generators to Bloom fuel cells. Officials then stopped the LNG-tank and fuel-cell work, citing missing approvals and permits (hilarious that the account that reported this stoppage has a disclosed Bloom short).

The lesson is that every infrastructure pivot needs a fresh permit map before equipment arrives, especially when the replacement is novel - now more than ever.

Data centres are intensely political. As residents push back on noise, water, emissions and electricity, legislators and permitors may fold to pressure - having all ducks in a row will be critical.

Unfortunately, Permits and community politics need to be part of the power design from day one now.