| Keenan Development arranged a
unique capital structure that allows
the Midwest Independent System
Operator the lowest rental rate
possible, while meeting stringent
guidelines of the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission. |
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The Midwest Independent System Operator
(MISO) is the largest ISO in the country and
controls the electrical power grid for most of
the Midwest United States. The control center
and support spaces for telecommunications,
computer systems and UPS systems are vital to
the facility�s purpose and must be operational
at all times. Keenan Development was called
on for its expertise to arrange the design/build/
finance development.
The approximately 100,000-square-foot,
mission critical facility includes a data center,
Class A office space, training areas, boardrooms
and executive offices. The control center is a
self-contained �hardened� structure capable
of withstanding a Category 4 tornado. These
precautions are essential as the center houses a
state-of-the-art operation where electrical transactions across the Midwest power grid are
tracked, monitored and scheduled. |
All vital
mechanical and electrical systems are also
housed within the hardened structure. The
facility houses more than $50 million in
computer and control equipment.
To ensure continuous operation, the facility
was equipped with two independent electrical
feeds (each capable of carrying the facility�s
full electrical load) and emergency back-up
power. Redundancy was implemented for
all building systems.
As is the case with all Keenan Development
projects, the Midwest ISO Headquarters and
Control Center facility was completed on time
and within budget. |
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