Confidential Client, New Jersey Data Center Utility Expansion

Burns increased the total power capacity of a co-located data center in New Jersey that is preparing for next-generation workloads.

A client that provides premium data center co-location services in state-of-the art facilities engaged our Power and Utilities team in the design and implementation of critical infrastructure upgrades including generators, chillers, and expanded electrical capacity to ensure the site of their latest data center is prepared to meet the demands of an AI-powered future. Our full scope of work included mechanical, electrical, civil, architectural and permitting drawings for capacity upgrades, utility coordination for an additional 5 MW of service, and upgrades to fire protection, BMS, and security systems to support the new equipment space.

To increase cooling capacity, we provided six new 500-ton air-cooled chillers, boosting the total capacity from 1,600 tons to 3,000 tons. We also modified the existing switchgear to accommodate 3.3 MW additional UPS power.

In response to site-specific constraints our team conducted a detailed noise study to meet strict neighborhood requirements and performed Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling of the cooling system to evaluate the impact of wind patterns on the performance of the air-cooled chillers, ensuring both operational efficiency and community stewardship.

As AI-driven workloads push data centers to new limits, Burns delivers expertly tailored solutions to meet the immense power it demands. By enabling efficient, scalable, and resilient power systems, we helped this client adapt to a changing technology landscape, minimize environmental impact for the local community, and maximize the societal benefits of this technology.