Battle Born Progress Opposes Data Center Expansion in Northern Nevada
Battle Born Progress held a press conference in Northern Nevada opposing the expansion of data centers. The group cited environmental impacts, effects on Indigenous communities, and pressure on water and electricity rates, while Gov. Joe Lombardo's campaign defended his data center policies and recent executive order.
Battle Born Progress, a Nevada progressive advocacy group, held a press conference opposing the expansion of data centers in Northern Nevada. Speakers said data centers are an important election issue because residents should not have to bear costs associated with the industry. The group raised concerns about environmental impacts, effects on Indigenous communities, and increases in water and electricity rates, while criticizing policies associated with Gov. Joe Lombardo.
Lombardo's campaign said the governor's recent executive order establishes requirements for data centers to secure community support, protect Nevada's water, pay their own energy and infrastructure costs, fully fund local school support taxes, comply with permitting rules, and lose tax breaks if linked to foreign adversaries. The campaign contrasted those policies with tax breaks provided under former Gov. Steve Sisolak's administration and said Lombardo is prioritizing Nevada families.