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Data Center Signal is tracking 12 clips about Switch data center developments across 3 states, including NV, MI, TX.

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

AI data center deals must be carefully crafted, EPA chief says in Las Vegas

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin discussed the growing energy and water demands of AI data centers in Las Vegas, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and carefully structured development deals. He highlighted Las Vegas' ban on evaporative cooling for new commercial properties and Google's solar-powered data center in Arkansas as positive examples of responsible development.

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4/18/2026

News ClipNevada Appeal·Reno, Storey County, NV

Northern Nevada a hot market for data center development

Northern Nevada is rapidly becoming a major hub for data center development, especially for AI computing, attracting numerous tech giants and new entrants. This growth is driven by favorable land prices, robust fiber networks, and efficient government processes, particularly in the Reno-Sparks area and Storey County. While the region addresses challenges related to power delivery and water usage through infrastructure projects and advanced cooling technologies, the data center industry is significantly boosting the local economy and employment.

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4/17/2026

News ClipWZZM13.com·Gaines Charter Township, Genesee County, MI

AT THE CAPITOL | MI lawmakers seek local government perspective on data centers

Michigan state lawmakers are seeking local government perspective on data center impacts, focusing on Gaines Charter Township where a Microsoft rezoning request faces significant community opposition. Concerns include noise, environmental impact, and energy costs, while local officials express a preference for local control over proposed state-level moratoriums on new data center projects.

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4/15/2026

News ClipThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette·Las Vegas, Clark County, NV

Data centers strain energy goals

Nevada's largest utility, NV Energy, is struggling to meet the escalating electricity demand from proposed data centers, which could jeopardize the state's clean energy goals and lead to increased reliance on fossil fuels. Residents are voicing concerns about noise, water supply, and energy bills, prompting lawmakers to consider new regulations. The situation highlights a national challenge for utilities balancing rapid data center growth with environmental commitments.

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4/10/2026

News ClipPBS·Las Vegas, Clark County, NV

States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Blame data centers

Nevada's largest utility, NV Energy, faces immense electricity demand from proposed data centers, threatening the state's clean energy goals and potentially necessitating fossil fuels. This mirrors a national struggle where utilities are revising plans to accommodate data center growth, often at the expense of renewable targets. Public opposition is growing due to concerns over noise, water supply, and energy costs, prompting legislative debate on mandating clean energy development for data centers.

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4/9/2026

News ClipLatestLY·Las Vegas, Clark County, NV

Nevada's Biggest Utility Might Develop Fossil Fuels to Meet Data Center Demands

Nevada's largest utility, NV Energy, forecasts a massive increase in electricity demand from proposed data centers, potentially requiring fossil fuels and jeopardizing the state's 2030 clean energy targets. Lawmakers and environmental groups are debating new regulations to balance economic benefits with renewable energy goals, while local residents express opposition over concerns like noise and water supply.

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4/9/2026

News ClipMonroe Evening News·MI

We didn’t stop the assembly line — why stop data centers? | Opinion

Data centers are rapidly developing across Michigan, sparking debate over potential increases in electricity bills and water usage, leading to numerous communities proposing or enacting moratoriums. The author argues against this opposition, highlighting the economic benefits and infrastructure upgrades data centers can bring, drawing parallels to past industrial growth in the state.

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4/8/2026

News ClipHello Georgetown·Williamson County, TX

The Data Center Boom Reshaping Williamson County, Texas

Williamson County, Texas, is experiencing a significant data center boom, attracting developers due to its power infrastructure, fiber connectivity, and land availability. Several major projects by companies like Skybox/Prologis, Colovore, Blueprint, Sabey, and Switch have received approvals from local city councils, despite some community concerns regarding water usage, power grid strain, and job creation. A lawsuit filed by Taylor residents against Blueprint was dismissed, showcasing the complex interplay between development and local governance.

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4/8/2026

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

Switch buys more land in NLV Apex Park for $95M

Switch has acquired an additional 140 acres in Apex Industrial Park, North Las Vegas, bringing its total land holdings there to over 300 acres for potential data center development. The expansion comes as Southern Nevada faces ongoing drought conditions, leading to a recent ban on water-intensive evaporative cooling systems for data centers.

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3/30/2026

News ClipThe Nevada Independent·NV

Nevadans get few details into data centers receiving tax breaks — and it might be illegal

Nevada's state tax break program for data centers, which has approved $457 million in abatements, is under scrutiny for its lack of transparency. Public records law experts suggest that the state's practice of allowing companies to control access to their audits may violate state law, leaving the public with incomplete information about the actual financial costs and benefits.

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3/29/2026

News ClipThe Nevada Independent·Storey County, NV

Have data center tax breaks helped Nevada's economy? Here's what we found.

Nevada's decade-old data center tax abatement program, which has provided $457 million in projected tax breaks, is facing scrutiny regarding its economic benefits. While supporters point to significant construction jobs and property tax revenue, critics highlight the low number of permanent jobs created and the substantial energy and water consumption of data centers. The state's transparency regarding the program's actual impact is also under question.

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3/29/2026

News ClipThe Oakland Post·MI

Why the rise in data centers? A policy analysis

Michigan has implemented tax exemptions to incentivize data center development, despite concerns from local communities about environmental impacts and job creation. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation offering sales and use tax exemptions for construction and equipment. The state's water resources are a key attraction for developers, but critics warn of potential depletion and strain on local water systems.

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3/25/2026