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Data Center Signal is tracking 77 clips about NV Energy data center developments across 4 states, including NV, CA, MO, UT.

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News ClipNevada Globe·Boulder City, Clark County, NV

AI Data Center Push on Federal Land Draws Fire in Boulder City and Rural Southern Nevada

Residents, local officials and conservation advocates in Boulder City and rural Clark County are opposing proposals to use federal desert land for hyperscale AI data center campuses. Concerns include habitat loss, dark-sky impacts, industrial sprawl and as much as 22,000 megawatts of potential power demand. Public hearings and environmental reviews are expected, while Boulder City considers zoning buffers near the Eldorado Valley.

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10/14/2026

News ClipNevada Globe·Carson City, Carson City County, NV

Tech Giants and Consumer Advocates Clash Over NV Energy's Resource Plan as Data Center Demand Surges

Nevada regulators are reviewing NV Energy's 2026 Integrated Resource Plan amid a surge in electricity demand from proposed hyperscale data centers. The proceeding will consider renewable generation, natural-gas peaker plants, transmission costs and financial protections to prevent residential ratepayers from subsidizing infrastructure built for large data-center loads.

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10/12/2026

News Clip2:03ThisIsReno·Storey County, NV

This Is Reno joins in intervening in NV Energy data center lawsuit #datacenters #thisisreno

This Is Reno joined a legal effort with Nevada press and open-government groups to intervene in NV Energy’s lawsuit against data center developer Tract and Reno Power. The coalition is asking a Washoe County court to unseal records concerning electricity demands, infrastructure costs, power agreements and potential arbitration tied to two proposed data centers in Storey County.

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10/7/2026

News ClipThis Is Reno·Reno, Washoe County, NV

Media and transparency groups challenge secrecy in NV Energy-Tract data center lawsuit$

Media and transparency groups are challenging secrecy surrounding a lawsuit involving NV Energy and data center developer Tract in Nevada. The dispute concerns access to information about the data center-related case, but the available text does not specify a court ruling or other outcome.

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10/7/2026

News Clipktnv.com·Las Vegas, Clark County, NV

Business development doesn't necessarily mean AI data centers, economic development chief says

The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance says data centers are not a priority for Southern Nevada's economic development strategy, though it does not support an outright ban. The article also outlines statewide concerns about data center impacts on water, electricity costs and renewable-energy goals, along with several local restrictions and proposed measures.

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10/6/2026

News ClipLas Vegas Review-Journal·North Las Vegas, Clark County, NV

Nevada data centers promise big power demand. Who will pay the bill?

Nevada regulators are reviewing electric-service agreements for large data center projects in North Las Vegas amid concerns that ratepayers could bear costs if developers use less power than expected. Prologis is seeking a 70% minimum billing requirement, while NV Energy has proposed 90% minimum charges and additional financial protections.

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10/5/2026

News Clip1:46Thisis Reno·Storey County, NV

Judge weighs removing NV Energy’s attorney from data center lawsuit #thisisreno

A Nevada judge is considering whether to disqualify NV Energy’s attorney, Adam Hosmer-Henner of McDonald Carano, from litigation involving Tract’s proposed data center development in Storey County. The broader lawsuit concerns whether NV Energy’s dispute over electric service should be handled through private arbitration or by state utility regulators, amid disagreements over who should pay for increased power demand.

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10/2/2026

News ClipLas Vegas Review-Journal·Storey County, NV

Nevada data center growth drives approval of temporary gas plants

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has approved temporary natural gas plants to power two data centers developed by Fleet Data Centers, a subsidiary of Tract Capital, in northern Nevada. This decision addresses the increasing pressure on the region's energy infrastructure due to rapid data center growth. The approval faced public opposition citing environmental concerns regarding air quality and water resources.

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9/23/2026

News ClipNevada Globe·NV

Nevada Representatives Received $662K from Data Center and Energy PACs Amid Surging Electricity Demand

Nevada Democrat Reps. Dina Titus and Susie Lee received over $662,000 from PACs linked to data center and energy companies, drawing scrutiny amidst surging electricity demands in Nevada. NV Energy expects a 47% increase in electricity needs primarily due to data centers, while Congress passed an act to make large electricity customers responsible for grid costs.

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9/22/2026

News ClipThe Nevada Independent·Storey County, NV

Nevada utility commission approves data center power plan despite public outcry

A special meeting of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada in Carson City saw significant public opposition to Fleet Data Centers' plan to power its Storey County facilities with large natural gas-fueled generators. Residents and medical professionals raised concerns about environmental and health risks, as well as the apparent conflict with state law and renewable energy standards. Despite the outcry, the commission ultimately approved the construction of the two private power plants.

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9/20/2026

News ClipHoodline·Storey County, NV

Nevada Regulators Approve Storey County Gas Plants Despite Two Hours Of Public Pushback

Nevada's Public Utilities Commission conditionally approved two methane gas power plants in Storey County, proposed by data center developers, despite significant public opposition. The decision raises concerns about public engagement, environmental impact, and how data center energy demands are met outside of state climate laws. Legislators are now considering revisions to the commission's public hearing process to improve access.

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9/19/2026

News ClipCarson Now·NV

Indy Explains: With dozens of data centers in Nevada and more on the way, how much water and power do they really use?

This article explores the environmental impact, water, and electricity consumption of Nevada's growing data center industry, which faces increasing public opposition. It highlights that over 70 data centers are operating or planned in the state, significantly contributing to statewide power demand. The report also details specific regulatory actions, such as the Southern Nevada Water Authority's ban on evaporative cooling, and discusses job creation, housing prices, and tax abatements.

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9/16/2026

News ClipThe Nevada Independent·Storey County, NV

Nevada Utility Regulators to Review Private Gas Power Plants for Data Centers

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada is set to consider a request from Tract Capital Management and Fleet Data Centers to build private methane gas power plants for their data centers near the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center in Storey County. This proposal has sparked opposition from NV Energy, environmental activists, and a growing number of community members concerned about energy and environmental impacts. The developer seeks to bypass the traditional power grid while facing litigation with NV Energy and scrutiny over state renewable energy standards.

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9/16/2026

News Clipnjtoday.news·NV

Federal Tax Breaks Fuel Data Center Boom, Impacting Electricity Supply Amid Broader Crises

The article critiques Republican governance, highlighting how federal tax breaks for data center construction are fueling a capital expenditure boom. This is leading to increased pressure on utility ratepayers, with one utility in Lake Tahoe terminating a power supply contract due to electricity demands from Nevada's data center expansion.

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9/13/2026

News ClipHoodline·Jean, Clark County, NV

Lombardo Breaks Ground on 155-Mile Nevada Power Line Feeding Data Center Boom

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo broke ground on the GridLiance West Core Upgrades Project, a 155-mile transmission line intended to add 1 gigawatt of capacity to the state's electric grid for future growth, including data centers. This infrastructure project spans Clark and Nye counties, with construction expected to finish by late 2027. However, Nye County's Pahrump water board is pushing for a moratorium on new data centers due to concerns about water and power demands.

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9/8/2026

News ClipKTVN·Reno, Washoe County, NV

Ford wants to pause all tax breaks for Nevada data centers

Nevada's gubernatorial candidates, incumbent Joe Lombardo and challenger Aaron Ford, are divided on data center policies, with the issue being a significant topic in the upcoming election. Ford proposes pausing all tax breaks for data centers and auditing their resource usage, citing community concerns over water and electricity. NV Energy reports substantial new demand from data centers, while the Truckee Meadows Water Authority indicates relatively low water usage for Reno-area data centers.

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9/8/2026

News Clip3:24KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas·Las Vegas, Clark County, NV

DATA VS. DESERT PART 2 | Water Required: Why data centers use so much water in Southern Nevada

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.

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9/8/2026

News ClipNorthern Nevada Business Weekly·Minden, Douglas County, NV

Development panel discusses data centers in Northern Nevada

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.

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9/7/2026

News Cliplasvegassun.com·Clark County, NV

Nevada officials to break ground on transmission project to meet surging data center power demands

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.

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9/7/2026

News ClipLas Vegas Sun·NV

Joe Lombardo and Aaron Ford split over economic and environmental impact of data centers

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.

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9/6/2026