Frequently Asked Questions

Strata Expanse is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that develops energy-first infrastructure for AI, edge computing, and next-generation data centers. Rather than operating servers or cloud services, we deliver the land, power, cooling, connectivity, and supporting infrastructure organizations need to deploy computing capacity faster and more efficiently.

Our campuses integrate the critical infrastructure required for modern digital operations, including:

• On-site power generation and distribution
• Energy storage
• Advanced cooling systems
• Secure fiber connectivity
• Site infrastructure

Each project is designed to scale alongside customer demand while prioritizing energy resilience and operational reliability.

No. Strata Expanse is an infrastructure developer and owner. Our customers provide and operate their own servers and computing equipment, while we own and manage the supporting infrastructure through our Gray Space as a Service™ model.

Gray Space refers to the essential infrastructure that supports computing operations but does not include the IT equipment itself. This includes land, power generation and distribution, substations, cooling systems, communications infrastructure, and other physical assets required to operate AI and data center facilities.

Gray Space as a Service™ is Strata Expanse's infrastructure subscription model.

Instead of investing in land acquisition, power systems, cooling, and supporting infrastructure, customers subscribe to a fully developed platform while focusing on what they do best - deploying and operating compute.

This approach reduces capital requirements, accelerates deployment, and allows organizations to scale as demand grows.

Traditional developers typically build complete facilities before securing tenants.

Strata Expanse takes an energy-first approach by developing infrastructure-ready campuses that combine power, cooling, connectivity, and site development into a modular platform. Customers can deploy computing resources faster while benefiting from infrastructure designed to expand over time.

Our infrastructure is designed for organizations with high-performance computing requirements, including:

• AI infrastructure providers
• Cloud service providers
• Government agencies
• Research institutions
• High-performance computing (HPC) organizations
• Edge computing companies

No. Customers provide and manage their own computing equipment. Strata Expanse provides the infrastructure that powers and supports those systems.

Our modular development approach significantly reduces deployment timelines by accelerating site readiness, energy integration, and infrastructure construction. While timelines vary by project, modular development enables campuses to come online much faster than traditional large-scale developments.

Every campus uses a diversified energy strategy tailored to the site.

Depending on location and customer requirements, projects may incorporate:

• Natural gas generation
• Fuel cells
• Solar energy
• Wind energy
• Geothermal resources
• Battery energy storage systems
• Hydrogen-ready technologies

Using multiple energy sources enhances reliability while reducing dependence on the traditional power system.

No. Our operating model prioritizes on-site energy generation to support project operations through independent microgrids. While projects remain interconnected with the broader electrical system, they are designed to minimize demand on local infrastructure and, where appropriate, may even provide power back to the electrical system during peak demand or emergency events.

Utility pricing is determined by local electric providers, not Strata Expanse. Our projects are designed to generate the energy required for operations, reducing reliance on the broader electrical system rather than increasing demand.

Where utility agreements allow, projects may temporarily reduce customer loads or supply energy back to the electrical system to support grid reliability during emergencies or periods of unusually high demand.

No. Our campuses use advanced closed-loop cooling technologies that require significantly less water than traditional evaporative cooling systems commonly used in conventional data centers.

No. Closed-loop cooling systems do not discharge wastewater during normal operations.

All equipment is designed to comply with applicable environmental regulations and air quality standards. No unusual odors are expected during normal operations.

Our campuses are designed to minimize sound through modern equipment selection, enclosed power systems, and advanced cooling technologies. Facilities comply with applicable industrial noise regulations and are engineered to reduce impacts beyond property boundaries.

Construction activities follow local regulations governing work hours and noise levels. Any construction-related impacts are temporary and consistent with other infrastructure development projects.

Most traffic occurs during construction. Once operational, campuses generate relatively low daily traffic, consisting primarily of maintenance personnel and periodic service visits.

No. Projects are developed within industrial or appropriately zoned areas and undergo local planning and permitting processes.

No. Projects are designed to avoid wetlands and protected areas while complying with all applicable environmental review requirements.

Yes. Whenever practical, Strata Expanse prioritizes brownfield and previously developed industrial properties, helping transform underutilized sites into productive digital infrastructure while reducing pressure on undeveloped land.

Yes. Each development supports skilled construction employment during development, followed by long-term careers in energy systems, operations, maintenance, software-enabled infrastructure, and advanced technologies.

In addition to direct employment, Strata Expanse supports workforce development through partnerships with educational institutions and industry training programs that prepare workers for careers in digital infrastructure.

Yes. Whenever feasible, we work with contractors and partners who prioritize local labor. Projects comply with all applicable Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements, supporting workforce development while meeting state and federal standards.

Our projects can provide lasting economic and infrastructure benefits, including:

• Expanded digital infrastructure
• Improved broadband and fiber connectivity
• Workforce training opportunities
• Partnerships with colleges, universities, and trade schools
• Long-term investment in local communities
• Increased local tax revenue

Yes. Our projects are subject to applicable local, state, and federal taxes and are expected to generate long-term tax revenue that supports public services and community investment.

Strata Expanse is helping build the infrastructure that powers America's AI future. By combining energy-first development, modular design, and Gray Space as a Service™, we enable organizations to deploy computing capacity faster while supporting resilient communities, responsible resource use, and long-term economic growth.