Big Energy Moves: Nevada Hydropower Project Approved, Meta Deal to Triple Data Center Power

Name: Big Energy Moves: Nevada Hydropower Project Approved, Meta Deal to Triple Data Center Power
Uploaded: 2026-03-31T15:30:02.000Z
Duration: 1 min 38 s
Description: Meta is expanding its Hyperion data center in Louisiana, funding 10 gas-fired power plants and new energy infrastructure. The project, a deal with Entergy, promises economic benefits but raises concerns about fast-track approval and potential long-term costs for local ratepayers. Additionally, federal regulators approved a hydropower project in Nevada despite opposition over water usage.

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Meta is expanding its Hyperion data center in Louisiana, funding 10 gas-fired power plants and new energy infrastructure. The project, a deal with Entergy, promises economic benefits but raises concerns about fast-track approval and potential long-term costs for local ratepayers. Additionally, federal regulators approved a hydropower project in Nevada despite opposition over water usage.

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Federal regulators have granted preliminary approval for Nevada's proposed Desert Bloom hydropower project. This project, capable of powering approximately 110,000 homes, has faced strong local opposition due to its significant water usage amidst ongoing Colorado River shortages.

In Louisiana, Meta is expanding its massive Hyperion data center project. This expansion involves funding ten new gas-fired power plants and associated energy infrastructure, a deal made with Entergy, specifically to support the growth of artificial intelligence. While the project is promoted for its economic benefits, concerns have been raised regarding fast-track approval processes and financing structures that could potentially burden local ratepayers with long-term costs if Meta were to withdraw from the project prematurely.

Separately, the Michigan state Senate passed a last-minute bill to renew the interstate medical licensure compact, which ensures over 8,000 doctors can continue practicing and prevents disruptions to patient care across the state.