Invisibility Has a Price

When data center operators lack real-time visibility into their power infrastructure, they don’t just lose control—they lose money.

Most teams inherit infrastructure with outdated or missing documentation, leaving them uncertain about actual power behavior. Instead of optimizing, they default to over-provisioning and risk avoidance. This approach seems “safe,” but in reality, it leads to millions in wasted capital.

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The 3 Ways Data Centers Bleed Money Without M&V

🚨 1. Stranded Power = Wasted Capacity

Without M&V, operators can’t see how much power is truly available. Capacity that could support new IT loads remains unused because teams fear overloading circuits. Industry estimates suggest that 30%+ of available power sits stranded—leading to unnecessary buildouts instead of maximizing what’s already in place.

🚨 2. Wasted Labor Chasing False Alerts

When alarms go off but lack proper context, engineers spend hours tracking down the source of an issue—only to find it was a false alert. Reactive troubleshooting drains time and resources, shifting focus away from proactive optimizations.

🚨 3. Overpaying for New Infrastructure

Without an accurate picture of real-time power usage, most teams assume they need more capacity than they actually do. Instead of optimizing existing resources, they invest in costly infrastructure expansions. The result? Millions spent on new buildouts that could have been avoided or delayed.

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Turning Waste into Opportunity

The good news? M&V isn’t just about monitoring—it’s about unlocking efficiency. With real-time electrical intelligence, operators can reclaim stranded capacity, eliminate waste, and reduce unnecessary spend.

At Verdigris, we help data center teams unlock these hidden efficiencies. In our next post, we’ll explore how real-time electrical intelligence transforms power management—leading to smarter, more efficient operations.

How much stranded capacity do you think your data center has today? Let’s discuss.

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