Smaller.Modular.Data centers, done differently.

Concern: Communities fear data centers will force costly grid upgrades that raise your electric bills.

Nodiac: Nodiac sites are sized to avoid costly power infrastructure upgrades. For minor upgrades, we partner with local utilities to fund the work needed to support our sites. Nodiac sites bring new revenue to your local utility, which helps utilities manage fixed costs and hold power prices steady.

Concern: Large data centers can draw millions of gallons a day for cooling, straining local water resources.

Nodiac: Most Nodiac sites use closed-loop liquid cooling. A typical site requires an initial fill comparable to a residential swimming pool (~14,000-16,000 gallons). After that, periodic small top-offs are necessary for ongoing maintenance, with the liquid fully replaced every 5 to 8 years. Any liquids removed from the site are treated by licensed waste handlers when required.

Concern: Neighbors worry about constant mechanical hum from cooling equipment running around the clock.

Nodiac: Nodiac targets a noise level comparable to an everyday conversation at the nearest residence (40-50 dBA). If needed, noise mitigation and adjustments to the site layout can be employed. Acoustic noise studies conducted before construction and once operational will verify noise levels at each site.

Concern: Large data centers encumber hundreds to thousands of acres through years of disruptive construction.

Nodiac: Each site is approximately one to five acres, sometimes smaller. Nodiac avoids building on protected land, and construction is planned in a way that reduces site disturbance. Most modules are pre-built off-site and delivered by truck. Nodiac project construction will typically last 4-8 months, compared to much longer timelines for large data centers.

Concern: Large data centers are increasing the ambient air temperatures nearby from their waste heat.

Nodiac: Nodiac’s small modular data centers are not expected to increase nearby ambient air temperatures. The waste heat coming from a Nodiac site is significantly less than a large data center.

Concern: Residents are sometimes concerned about bright around-the-clock lighting, heavy traffic, and safety at a site.

Nodiac: Our sites are monitored remotely and see minimal traffic, with dark-sky shielded lighting that aims to minimize glare. Safety and health is our absolute priority; we are committed to comply with all local, state, and federal safety standards during construction and operations of our sites.

Concern: Locals fear being left with an abandoned industrial site once the project ends.

Nodiac: Nodiac’s small pre-fabricated units disconnect and truck out as easily as they arrive. Site restoration can be supported with county decommissioning bonds. In most cases, sites can be restored back to their prior use.