Data centers are buildings that help form a foundational layer of the U.S. economy by securely housing the essential computing power and network connectivity required for daily commerce, communication, entertainment and even essential services like hospitals and EMS.
Data centers and complex IT infrastructure are among the strongest sectors in today’s digital U.S. economy due to their critical role in supporting day-to-day life and their long-term, stabilized economic value. To ensure this sector’s growth maximizes value and minimizes impact, we continually strive to deliver win-win-win outcomes as a developer that is deeply invested in the mutual wellbeing of our communities and our developments.
This project uses existing energy capacity that is planned and approved for the STAMP site, ensuring no additional burden on the regional grid.
Any additional infrastructure (such as redundant transmission lines) will be paid for by Stream and not by local residents.
Like most responsible data center developers, we work closely with utilities, including “paying our way” by investing in grid infrastructure in ways that benefit local communities
While Stream is not an AI provider, as a data center provider, the infrastructure we build can be used to support AI. It’s true that more data centers are being used for AI, as globally, it’s become an important tool for economic development.
However, it’s also important to know that from a design and construction perspective, AI data centers don’t differ much from other kinds of world-class enterprise facilities. They are built to the same high standards of safety and efficiency also depended on for ‘traditional’ uses. No matter what our customers utilize our infrastructure for, it is designed to operate with the utmost security, safety and impact mitigation, so that on a regional and national level, digital development can continue supporting new opportunities.
Not this one. We have committed this project to create less than 65 decibels at the perimeter of our site during the day and 45 decibels at night.
For reference, 65 decibels is equivalent to the volume of a normal conversation, while 45 decibels is the equivalent of a quiet office or library. To meet this standard, Stream selects cooling equipment, enclosures and acoustic screens that prevent sound from exceeding the regulated levels.
No. Stream uses closed-loop air-cooled cooling systems, so the project requires very little water for operations. This usage is expected to be similar to that of a small commercial office building. The project usage is low enough to be supported by the area’s existing municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
While large data center facilities typically require a substantial number of backup generators, this design significantly reduces our overall need for auxiliary power equipment. Instead of deploying hundreds of diesel generators, this site will maintain a limited number of generators (up to 12) strictly to support essential life safety systems, emergency lighting and security infrastructure during rare power outages.
By minimizing noise, water consumption, and onsite fuel storage, we go to great lengths to ensure that our impact on local wildlife is minimal.
In addition, we will work to integrate wildlife-friendly design into the project through several key features:
Employment Projections: Based on our typical operational model and research into the regional labor market, we anticipate the following workforce benefits:
When evaluating new markets, we carefully consider the availability of skilled labor as our goal is to leverage the local workforce to fill these positions, aligning our operational needs with the professional and trade skills available within Genesee County and the surrounding region.
Unlike traditional commercial or industrial developments that may experience high tenant turnover or seasonal occupancy, a data center is a specialized piece of critical long-term infrastructure that cost hundreds of millions of dollars and have an operating life span of 30+ years. We and our teams plan to build, operate and thrive here for many years to come.
Stream Data Centers has been providing data center services in communities throughout the United States since 1999. Key to Stream’s longevity is our focus on operational excellence and corporate responsibility and our reputation for close, collaborative partnerships. While data center developments add value to our communities well beyond the construction phase, responsible design and operations standards ensure Stream facilities add even greater efficiency, safety and sustainability to the entire project lifecycle.
Our projects have decades-long operating horizons, which drives the need for rigorous site selection and due diligence processes. Stream Data Centers thoroughly evaluates prospective locations for environmental compatibility, workforce quality, regional infrastructure and alignment with our potential neighbors. We’re proud of the positive impact our projects have on our communities, by providing long-term, well-paying jobs, contributing to the tax base and supporting our neighbors with additional programs that help invest in local goals and interests.
From site selection to data center construction and operations, Stream develops wholesale colocation capacity and build-to-suit facilities for hyperscale and enterprise users across the United States.
