Spyglass
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End-to-End Development for Data Centers and Onsite Power Generation

Who We Are

Built to Meet Generational Energy Demand

Spyglass Development Co. delivers complete site development solutions for data centers and large-scale onsite power generation — aligning land acquisition, utility strategy, behind-the-meter power infrastructure, supply chain execution, and energy management to accelerate project readiness and reduce development risk across the United States. Our team brings deep operational expertise across the data center, energy, and commercial real estate sectors, with long-standing relationships spanning utilities, equipment manufacturers, independent power producers, and institutional and private capital partners nationwide.

What We Deliver · The Approach

A Five-Stage Integrated Development Model

Unlike fragmented operators and developers who focus on a single component, Spyglass manages the entire project lifecycle — whether for data centers, onsite power generation, or any large-scale energy user seeking a connection to or independence from the grid — coordinating land, utilities, equipment, capital, and energy management into one execution-driven platform.

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Energy Validation
Grid Power & Onsite Power Generation
Buy-side Demand Intelligence
Retail, Wholesale, Neo Clouds, AI, CSPs
Capital
Pursuit and Development Capital
Supply Chain Gear
Generators, Turbines, Transformers, Switchgear
Energy Management
Aggregation Pools, Hedging,
Custom Strategies & Incentives

Validate grid power availability and onsite generation pathways aligned with end-user demand and workload requirements. We assess utility infrastructure, identify interconnection opportunities, and confirm site viability from day one — eliminating costly surprises downstream.

Grid Power Assessment Onsite Generation Interconnection Study Load Feasibility

Energy-ready sites and behind-the-meter power solutions for hyperscalers, wholesale developers, AI platforms, and any large energy user — including manufacturers, cold storage operators, and industrial facilities — seeking reliable onsite generation independent of grid constraints.

Hyperscalers Wholesale Developers AI Platforms Neo Clouds CSPs Manufacturers Industrial Facilities Cold Storage Large Energy Users

Access to pursuit and development capital to fund land acquisition, entitlement, utility upgrades, and full infrastructure buildout. Our capital relationships span institutional investors, private equity, and development finance — structured to match the risk profile of each project stage.

Pursuit Capital Development Financing Land Acquisition Entitlement Funding

Secure generators, turbines, transformers, and switchgear from tier-one manufacturers to eliminate commissioning delays. Through our exclusive manufacturer relationships, we lock equipment slots early — locking delivery schedules and de-risking one of the most critical bottlenecks in data center development.

Generators Turbines Transformers Switchgear BESS Microgrids

Unique access to aggregation pools, hedging strategies, and Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) audits that generate material cost reductions. Partnered with the leading energy management firm in the U.S., we deliver measurable operating savings from day one — across greenfield development, stabilized assets, and multi-tenanted data centers.

Aggregation Pools Hedging Strategies ECM Audits State Incentives Custom Procurement
Critical Infrastructure

Onsite Power Generation

Direct access to generators, turbines, switchgear, transformers, BESS, and other critical infrastructure equipment from tier-one manufacturers — enabling faster procurement, reduced supply chain risk, and accelerated deployment timelines.

De-Risk Supply Chain
Mitigate delays and penalties through strategic procurement and supplier relationships
Equipment Access
Direct access to generators, turbines, switchgear, and transformers from tier-one manufacturers and the secondary market
Advanced Storage Solutions
Battery storage, fuel cells, and microgrid equipment for enhanced reliability
Flexible Financing
Creative and adaptable microgrid/equipment and other equity and debt financing options tailored to project requirements
Equipment Capabilities

Data Center Power Infrastructure & Equipment

Comprehensive access to mission-critical power infrastructure — from medium & high voltage transformers to BESS, microgrid controllers, and tier-one generator sets and turbines — sourced through long-standing manufacturer relationships.

Power Control & Distribution
  • Medium & high voltage transformers
  • Low & medium switchgear
  • Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
  • Paralleling switchgear & switchboards
  • Power distribution panels
Engines & Prime Movers
  • Industrial diesel engines
  • Natural gas & alternative-fuel engines / turbines
  • Prime movers for power generation
Power Generation Equipment
  • Diesel generator sets
  • Natural gas & alternative-fuel generator sets
  • Distributed generation & hybrid systems
  • Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Control Systems & Digital Solutions
  • PowerCommand® generator controls
  • Paralleling & synchronization controls
  • Microgrid & system-level controllers
  • Remote monitoring & diagnostics
Supporting Components & Accessories
  • Sound-attenuated & weatherproof enclosures
  • Fuel storage & delivery systems
  • Cooling, filtration & emissions systems
  • Auxiliary electrical components
Platform Delivery

From Site Inception to Energized Facility

Our integrated delivery model manages every phase of a data center and/or energy/power project (typically over a 24-month period) — from initial grid assessment through fully energized client handover — eliminating the misaligned timelines and cost overruns that result from fragmented execution.

Month 0
System Impact Study
Grid assessment to validate power availability and interconnection feasibility for large-scale data center and/or other energy/power loads.
Month 3
Signed Utility ESA
Energy Services Agreement executed with utility provider, securing committed power capacity for the site.
Month 9
Secure Equipment Slots
Critical infrastructure reserved with tier-one manufacturers to lock delivery schedules and eliminate supply chain risk.
Month 21
Energy Management Strategy
Custom procurement, hedging, and efficiency incentive programs activated ahead of commercial operations.
Month 24
Client Handover
Fully energized, operationally ready data center facility delivered to the end user — on time, on budget.
By the Numbers

Spyglass Team by the Numbers

4.6 GW
Successfully managed energy connections across the U.S.
1 Million+
Sq. ft. of enterprise data centers acquired and operated
100+
Colocation leases and MSAs successfully negotiated
75 yrs
Combined data center and energy sector expertise
Our Leadership

From Proven Experience to Future Impact.

Spyglass Development Co.
Todd Ellsworth
Founder & Managing Partner

Multidisciplinary background spanning corporate law, investment banking, real estate development, and technology. Co-founded ByteGrid, a private equity-backed national data center company, leading the acquisition and development of nearly 1M sq. ft. of enterprise data centers across various markets, including Washington D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, and Cleveland. Former Founding Partner of the boutique investment banking firms Mackenzie Shea and Searchlight Partners, Chief Operating Officer of CBS EcoMedia, and Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer of ScaleWith, both divisions of CBS Corporation.

Todd Ellsworth — Founder & Managing Partner, Spyglass Development Co.
Contact

Partner With Us on Your Next Data Center or Energy Project

Whether you're a land/site owner, hyperscaler, wholesale developer, AI infrastructure operator, manufacturer, industrial facility owner, or real estate investor — our team is ready to help you identify, develop, and energize mission-critical sites across the United States.

Todd Ellsworth · Spyglass Development Co.
todd@spyglass-development.com
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