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Data Center Signal is tracking 73 clips about Switch data center developments across 4 states, including NV, PA, MI, TX.

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News Clipktnv.com·NV

What steps are Southern Nevada leaders taking — or not taking — to regulate the growing data center industry?

Southern Nevada leaders are grappling with how to regulate the growing data center industry amidst increasing calls for stricter oversight. Boulder City residents are appealing a federal land swap and will vote on data center land use, while Nye County enacted a ban in part of the county and Henderson opted for development agreements instead of a moratorium. State lawmakers are also proposing statewide regulations and moratoriums, making data centers a key issue in upcoming elections.

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9/8/2026

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

Water Required: Why data centers use so much water in Southern Nevada

Data centers in Southern Nevada face scrutiny over their significant water consumption, particularly for evaporative cooling. The Southern Nevada Water Authority has enacted a moratorium on traditional evaporative cooling for new developments, prompting some facilities to adopt water-saving technologies. Local residents have protested, demanding a broader data center moratorium due to concerns about water scarcity amidst shrinking Lake Mead.

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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 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 Clipktnv.com·Las Vegas, Clark County, NV

Data centers in the desert: why here and why now?

This article, part of a "Data vs. Desert" series, introduces data center development in Southern Nevada, highlighting why the region is attractive to developers due to available land, energy, and tax abatements. It also discusses the evolution toward larger, more resource-intensive AI data centers and the increasing local concerns, particularly regarding water usage in the Mojave Desert.

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9/6/2026

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

News Clipktnv.com·NV

Data centers an issue in race for attorney general

The expanding issue of data centers has become a key topic in Nevada's Attorney General race. State Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro, a candidate, is pushing for greater regulation of the industry, requesting a 2027 bill draft. Her opponent, Guzman Fralick, supports Governor Lombardo's stance, viewing data centers as crucial revenue generators for counties.

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9/5/2026

News ClipNevada Globe·Reno, Washoe County, NV

Nevada Congressional Candidate Teresa Benitez-Thompson Reverses Stance on Data Center Tax Breaks Amid Local Opposition

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.

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9/1/2026

News ClipThe Record Courier·Minden, Douglas County, NV

Data centers discussed by Northern Nevada Development Authority panel

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.

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8/31/2026

News Clip0:54WPXI-TV News Pittsburgh·Big Beaver, Beaver County, PA

Big Beaver residents attend another meeting to oppose data center being built at former racetrack

Residents of Big Beaver and Beaver County are actively opposing a proposed Switch data center planned for a former racetrack site. Their concerns include water usage, noise, traffic, and potential impacts from old mine shafts beneath the property. The Beaver County Planning Commission is requiring further environmental studies before it votes on the project.

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8/28/2026

News ClipCBS News·Big Beaver, Beaver County, PA

Shapiro issues executive order putting guardrails on data centers

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued an executive order establishing strict "guardrails" for data center development across the state. The order mandates companies pay for energy, minimize pollution and water usage, hire local workers, and agree to community benefits, granting municipalities the power to block projects if these standards aren't met. This comes amid local opposition to a proposed Switch data center in Big Beaver, where residents are concerned about noise, pollution, and increased electric bills.

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8/18/2026

News ClipWaco Tribune-Herald·TX

Governor Abbott announces data center guardrail compliance$

Governor Greg Abbott announced that several data center companies, including New Era Energy & Digital, Switch, and Hanwha, will comply with new statewide standards in Texas. These guardrails aim to protect the electric grid, conserve water, respect local communities, and ensure data centers cover their own costs. The Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) and ERCOT are tasked with auditing compliance before projects can proceed.

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8/18/2026

News ClipNews Radio 1200 WOAI·TX

Abbott Announces 3 More Companies Commit To His Data Center Standards

Governor Greg Abbott announced that three additional data center companies, New Era Energy & Digital, Switch, and Hanwha, have committed to his previously established standards for new data center projects in Texas. This follows earlier commitments from companies like Meta and Google, though some firms have reportedly canceled projects rather than adhere to the standards.

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8/17/2026

News ClipThe Nevada Independent·Reno, Storey County, NV

Nevada's Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center embroiled in water rights lawsuit

A legal battle is ongoing between the developer of the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC) and its water provider, the Tahoe-Reno Industrial General Improvement District (TRIGID), over water availability. TRIGID alleges that TRIC faces current and future water shortfalls, particularly for domestic and process water, impacting companies like Switch data centers and Tesla's Gigafactory. The developer maintains there is no shortfall, citing underutilized water entitlements and a lack of responsibility for certain domestic water deficits, with a trial set for next spring.

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8/9/2026

News ClipLas Vegas Weekly·Las Vegas, Clark County, NV

A primer for Las Vegas on the functions, benefits and dangers of data centers

This article serves as a primer on data centers, detailing their functions and impacts, with a focus on local developments in Nevada. It addresses environmental concerns related to water and electricity consumption, as well as noise pollution. Locally, Switch received approval for an expansion in Clark County, while Boulder City is engaged in a dispute with the Bureau of Land Management over land re-zoning for data center use.

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8/6/2026

News Clip1:11Vegas PBS·Las Vegas, Clark County, NV

Switch Data Center Expansion in Las Vegas: Water, Energy & Jobs

The Clark County Commission approved a 56,800-square-foot expansion of the Switch data center campus in southwest Las Vegas. Commissioner Michael Naft highlighted the project's 100% renewable energy use and closed-loop water system, addressing common concerns about data center impact. He also noted the facility's existing 20-year history without noise complaints and its employment of 1500 people.

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8/4/2026

News Clip1:14KTVN 2 News Nevada·NV

NV Energy Sues Data Center Company Switch in Northern Nevada

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.

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7/29/2026

News ClipThe Nevada Independent·Washoe County, NV

Nevada's electric utility is suing a major data center company. Here's why.

NV Energy has filed a lawsuit against data center developer Tract in Washoe County, alleging that Tract is attempting to bypass the state's normal regulatory process for power allocation and costs. The utility claims Tract's arbitration attempts would shift significant infrastructure and energy costs for its large data center projects onto existing Nevada customers. The lawsuit pertains to Tract's Peru Shelf and South Valley data center projects in Storey County, which demand enormous amounts of power, requiring proposed temporary natural gas and diesel plants.

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7/28/2026

News Clipktnv.com·Henderson, Clark County, NV

Council considering pause on new data centers in Henderson today

The Henderson City Council is set to consider a 180-day moratorium on new data center applications, following similar actions by Reno and Nye County. This move is part of a broader effort across Nevada to establish better regulations for the growing number of data centers. The article also highlights recent data center developments and opposition in Pahrump, Clark County, and Boulder City.

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7/21/2026

News Clipktnv.com·Pahrump, Nye County, NV

Pahrump residents set to join national day of protest against AI data centers

Residents in Pahrump, Nevada, are joining a national day of protest against AI data centers, citing concerns over water, power, and environmental impact. This comes as Nye County has an enacted moratorium on new data centers, and other Southern Nevada cities like Henderson and Boulder City are also grappling with data center development and related opposition and regulatory actions.

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7/17/2026