Another data center developer is eyeing land just outside of Lincoln
A Nevada solar and data center developer is optioning over 560 acres near Lincoln, Nebraska, for a potential data center. Lancaster County Commissioners are forming a task force to develop data center regulations after halting a proposed moratorium, recognizing that current industrial zoning limitations act as an "effective moratorium."
Arevia Power, a Nevada-based solar and data center developer, is reportedly optioning more than 560 acres on the edge of Northwest Lincoln, Nebraska, through its entity "Coffee Grounds Data LLC." Ricardo Graf, Arevia Power's chief development officer, confirmed the company is in an "early-stage site diligence process" for a potential data center on the land, which has been optioned for four years.
This marks the latest data center interest in Lancaster County, which already hosts facilities from Monolith, Stark Power, and Google. The development comes as Lancaster County Commissioners address growing concerns from residents about data center impacts.
Initially, Commissioner Matt Schulte proposed a moratorium on data center development to allow for further studies. However, the board halted the vote on this proposal after a political advocacy group, Bold Education, applied for a zoning code text amendment. The Commissioners are now establishing a data center task force, expected to present recommendations by the end of December. Commissioner Sean Flowerday noted that existing zoning regulations in Lancaster County effectively act as a moratorium, as most data centers require industrial zoning, which is scarce in the area.