Desert Research Institute’s Nevada Data Center Report
The Reno City Council has enacted a moratorium on new data center construction until August 2027, responding to concerns from environmental groups and residents. This decision follows a report by the Desert Research Institute on the more than 70 data centers in Nevada. The moratorium only affects new developments within Reno city limits and does not impact existing data centers.
The Reno City Council has implemented a moratorium on new data center developments within the city limits, effective until August 2027. This decision was passed yesterday and aims to address growing concerns from environmental groups and local residents regarding data center expansion.
This moratorium does not impact the six data centers currently operating within Reno, nor does it affect ongoing projects like the Keystone data center, which has been a focal point of community discussion. While no new data centers can be built in Reno, development remains permissible in surrounding areas such as the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center or Sparks.
The City Council's action coincides with the release of a comprehensive report by the Desert Research Institute (DRI), detailing the presence of over 70 data centers across Nevada. The report provides a broader context to the discussions surrounding data center growth and its implications for the state.