Desert Bloom Energy Storage

Feds give early approval to Nevada hydropower project

Federal regulators have granted preliminary approval for the Desert Bloom Project, a hydropower megaproject in Clark County, Nevada. The project faces opposition from local government and water authorities due to its significant water consumption, conflicting with ongoing conservation efforts in Southern Nevada. While it could alleviate statewide energy strain partly caused by data centers, it raises concerns amid Western states' water supply issues.