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Nevada data center rush drives request for a novel type of gas power plant

Two data center developers in Northern Nevada are seeking approval for large, permanent natural gas power plants to power new data centers at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center. These "behind-the-meter" plants would have less state oversight and would not be required to meet renewable energy goals, raising environmental and regulatory questions. This comes as data center growth is outpacing NV Energy's ability to provide sufficient power.