Data centers face growing environmental challenges—from meeting strict regulatory requirements and reducing carbon emissions to managing water use, hazardous waste, and community impacts. As energy demands rise and stakeholder expectations increase, operators must balance compliance, sustainability, and performance across every stage of development and operation.
Montrose’s experienced team of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability consultants provides data centers with the specialized support needed to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Leveraging deep regulatory insight, technical expertise, and integrated thinking, we help clients improve facility performance, ensure workplace safety, and maintain compliance. From site selection and permitting to commissioning and ongoing operations, Montrose delivers end-to-end solutions that keep your data center running smoothly in an industry that’s quickly advancing.
Our Services
- Desktop Analysis
- Alternatives Analysis
- Field Surveys
- Air Regulatory Analysis & Dispersion Modeling
- Scoping & Stakeholder Engagement
- Special Use & Rezoning Permitting
- Grant Applications
- Site Development
- Civil Engineering & Design
- Federal, State and Local Permit Preparation
- Regulatory Strategy
- Agency Engagement
- NEPA/CEQA Analysis
- Air Dispersion Modeling & Risk Assessment
- EHS Management Systems
- Regulatory Compliance Audits
- Post Air Permitting Compliance Support
- On-site Support & Stormwater BMP Oversight
- Compliance Assurance
- Air Emissions Testing
- Tier II Chemical Inventory Preparation
- SPCC Plan Development
- Waste Profiling and Management Strategy
- Integration of Compliance Programs and Environmental Management System (EMS)
- SPCC & Emergency Action Planning
- Emergency Response Services
- Safety Procedure Development & Review
- Training & Implementation Support
- GIS Database Development & Management
- Interactive Web Mapping & Dashboards (e.g., ArcGIS Experience Builder)
- Spatial Analysis for EHS Risk Identification and Mitigation
- Asset Mapping and Infrastructure Inventory Management
- Development of Custom EHS Visualization Tools
- Chemical Inventory Audits
- Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHSs) Identification and Reporting
- Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) Evaluations
- Preparation of Tier II Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory and Release Reporting
- Preparation of EPCRA Reporting under Section 302, 304, and 311
- Sustainability Program Development
- GHG Emissions Accounting
- GHG and ESG Assurance
- Environmental Data Management
- Sustainability Strategy, Disclosures, & Reporting
- Renewable Energy Credits and Carbon Strategy & Procurement
- Energy Impact Analysis
- Marginal Abatement Cost Curves
- Lifecycle Analysis and Carbon Footprints
- Climate Risk and Opportunity Assessments
Connect with an Expert
Montrose is composed of seasoned professionals with specialized knowledge in regulatory compliance and data center operations. We’re ready to optimize your data center operations.