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Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has signed an executive order imposing new conditions on data centers seeking state tax breaks. Developers will now be required to pay a tax supporting local schools, cover their own power costs, and meet specific water and grid requirements. State officials are tasked with developing these new standards by November 6th.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has issued an executive order that introduces new requirements for data centers seeking state tax abatements. The order mandates that developers must contribute to local school funding through a specific tax, bear the full cost of their power consumption, and adhere to state-defined water and grid infrastructure standards. This move aims to ensure that data center growth benefits the state's public services and does not unduly strain its resources.
State officials are now tasked with formulating the specific standards and guidelines that data center developers must meet under this new executive order. These new regulations are expected to be fully developed and implemented by November 6th.