Data Center Signal is tracking 61 clips about NV Energy data center developments across 4 states, including NV, CA, MO, UT.
Rapid data center expansion in Southern Nevada is raising concerns about water and energy resources, particularly in a desert region facing extreme stress. Data centers require significant water for cooling, leading to calls for new policies to manage this demand.
A development panel in Minden discussed the growth of data centers in Northern Nevada, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. Experts and officials reviewed infrastructure needs, environmental concerns, and the social impact, with examples of a moratorium in Reno and a zoning approval in Lyon County. The discussion involved companies like NV Energy and EdgeCore, emphasizing the need for thoughtful community planning.
Nevada officials are breaking ground on the Core Upgrades Project, a 155-mile power-line and substation upgrade in Clark and Nye counties, developed by GridLiance West. The project aims to add up to 1 gigawatt of capacity to meet the surging electricity demand, largely driven by data centers. Governor Joe Lombardo and other officials are attending the groundbreaking, with construction expected to finish in late 2027.
Data center development has become a contentious issue in Nevada's gubernatorial race, with Governor Joe Lombardo advocating for economic growth and Attorney General Aaron Ford pushing to halt tax abatements and require developers to cover resource costs. Concurrently, a state legislative committee is drafting a bill to end data center tax breaks and implement a statewide construction pause. Local jurisdictions like Nye County have already banned new data centers, while others like Henderson and Clark County are also implementing or weighing new regulations.
Fervo Energy's Cape Station enhanced geothermal project in Milford, Utah, is poised to begin commercial operation, aiming to provide emissions-free baseload power. This project leverages advanced drilling techniques to create geothermal reservoirs, with an eye towards fueling the growing demand from data centers. Google is among the companies that have signed an off-take agreement for Fervo's power.
Donald Trump has publicly criticized communities opposing data center development, arguing it leads to economic stagnation and benefits China. The article highlights strong public opposition citing environmental concerns, and provides examples of power diversion by NV Energy in northern Nevada and federal land approval of a data center project by the Bureau of Land Management in Boulder City, Nevada.
Nevada congressional candidate Teresa Benitez-Thompson is now campaigning against data center tax abatements, despite previously supporting them and receiving industry contributions. Her change of heart aligns with growing opposition in Northern Nevada over water and power concerns, including an enacted moratorium in Reno. The state's tax incentive program has resulted in hundreds of millions in approved abatements for major tech companies.
Experts and government officials at a Northern Nevada Development Authority event discussed the regional impact of data center development, including energy and water use concerns. The discussion highlighted a moratorium enacted by Reno City Council and recent zoning approvals and ordinance discussions in Lyon County, underscoring the need for thoughtful community conversation on infrastructure and land suitability. Specific projects like EdgeCore's Reno data center and the Monarch Data Center near Yerington were also mentioned.
Data center developer Tract is seeking to disqualify an attorney representing NV Energy. The developer cites a conflict of interest as the reason for the request. The legal action is related to ongoing data center development activities.
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) denied a request for a public session regarding NV Energy's resource plan, which is significantly influenced by data center development. Advocates are criticizing the commission's decision to not hold a public hearing on the matter.
Lyon County commissioners have approved a zoning change for Copia Power's Monarch Data Center project near Yerington, despite significant resident and tribal opposition. The approval clears a major hurdle, though the 1,000-megawatt project still needs final design approval and state permits, including environmental ones. The county is also developing a new data center-specific ordinance, which will not apply to the Monarch project.
Lyon County commissioners have approved a crucial zoning change for Copia Power's massive Monarch Data Center near Yerington, despite significant local opposition and concerns about water and electricity. This tentative approval clears a major hurdle for the project, though further state permits and final design approval are still needed. Concurrently, the county is also drafting new data center-specific ordinances.
Nevada's largest electric utility, NV Energy, has filed a landmark federal lawsuit against data center developer Tract Capital Management. The dispute centers on who should pay the multi-billion-dollar cost of expanding energy infrastructure to support Tract's planned 2+ gigawatt data center campuses near Reno. NV Energy argues these costs should not be passed on to existing ratepayers, while Tract contends NV Energy failed to plan for regional power demand and is launching a public relations campaign.
NV Energy, Nevada's largest energy provider, is suing data center developer Tract over who should bear the costs of massive energy infrastructure upgrades required for Tract's planned data center campuses near Reno. The utility argues Tract is trying to shift these expenses onto consumers, while Tract claims NV Energy is refusing to deliver promised power and failed to plan adequately. This landmark case could set a precedent for financing the energy demands of the AI boom.
The Lyon County Commission is developing a new ordinance to regulate data center development in response to public opposition and concerns about environmental impacts, particularly water pollution and energy demand. Residents and tribal members are advocating for stricter standards and protection of natural resources. The commission has voted to revise the draft ordinance based on public and utility feedback.
NV Energy has filed a lawsuit against Tract, an AI data center developer in Northern Nevada, accusing it of attempting to bypass regulatory processes for its power needs. This legal battle is part of a broader "data center gold rush" in Nevada, which is facing increasing public and political opposition due to concerns over tax breaks, environmental impact, and electricity demand. Representative Dina Titus is also pushing for changes to state tax abatements for data center projects, with calls from other politicians to revisit existing deals.
NV Energy has filed a complaint against data center developer TC, accusing the Denver-based company of concealing its true intentions from public officials regarding who will bear the costs of increased electricity demand. The utility alleges TC is not fully disclosing the infrastructure costs it creates when applying for zoning, shifting these burdens onto Nevada families and businesses. TC, however, denies these claims, stating NV Energy's complaint misstates the facts and contracts.
NV Energy, Nevada's electric utility, has filed a lawsuit against data center developer Tract, alleging the company is trying to bypass state regulatory processes and pass costs to customers. Tract denies these claims. The lawsuit comes amidst concerns that NV Energy lacks sufficient power for all proposed data centers in the region.
NV Energy is suing data center developer Tract in Washoe County, Nevada, over alleged attempts to bypass state regulatory processes for securing electricity. The utility claims this could shift costs to consumers, while Tract denies the accusations. Public concerns about data centers' impact on energy bills and water consumption were also raised.
NV Energy has filed a lawsuit against data center company Switch in northern Nevada. The utility alleges Switch's power demands would raise customer prices and that Switch wants to keep contract discussions private. Switch counters that NV Energy is not upholding its original commitments and that private conversations were part of an agreed-upon contract.