Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Signs Executive Order on Data Centers
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo is set to sign an executive order aimed at limiting the impact of data centers on local communities and power grids. The order will require data center projects seeking state approval and tax breaks to meet local water standards, prevent energy cost increases for other ratepayers, and contribute to local schools through a new tax.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo announced his intention to sign an executive order aimed at regulating the impact of data centers across the state. The order focuses on mitigating the strain data centers place on local communities and power grids.
Under the proposed order, data center projects seeking state approval and tax incentives would be mandated to adhere to local water standards, ensure that energy costs are not passed on to other utility ratepayers, and contribute to local schools via a dedicated tax. This initiative seeks to balance economic development with environmental and community concerns within Nevada.