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Recent Nevada data center news

• Oct 5, 2026

  Voices: Michigan’s AI data center push needs public scorecard

  Gleb Tsipursky argues that Michigan should create a public scorecard to measure whether AI and data center companies are meeting the commitments in the state’s affordability pledge.

  • The opinion piece says Michigan’s AI data center pledge should be made measurable in public by tracking whether companies pay infrastructure costs, add new power, manage water use, and deliver local hiring and training commitments.
  • It cites Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s July announcement of the Michigan Affordability and Responsible Growth Pledge and frames the article as commentary/opinion, not a new policy announcement; it also references a Sept. 11 federal appeals court ruling on the J.H. Campbell coal plant in West Olive as background on grid reliability and cost.
• Oct 5, 2026

  Micro data center company rolls out stackable data center for edge and AI

  Zella DC has announced Zella Stack, a new modular data center platform for edge computing deployments.

  • The platform uses a stackable architecture with 12RU modules; up to four modules provide 48RU of hardware capacity, and the top-end Zella Stack 48 includes a base module plus three IT blocks.
  • Zella says the system supports air or liquid cooling, can reach up to 124kW, weighs about 185 kilograms/408 pounds, stands 2.48 meters tall, and was unveiled at Yotta 2026 in Las Vegas; an outdoor version is planned for 2H 2027.
• Sep 30, 2026

  CES 2027

  AMAX has announced its presence at CES 2027 in Las Vegas and is promoting a set of AI infrastructure and hosting solution briefs.

  • The announcement invites visitors to connect with AMAX at CES 2027 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 6-9, 2027, at Booth #12637.
  • AMAX highlights several solution briefs, including AI Factory Infrastructure at Any Scale, HostMax™: AI-Ready Hosting Facility by AMAX, AMAX Professional Services, AMAX OEM Hardware Solutions, and AI factory solutions with NVIDIA HGX™ B300 and NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000.
  • The content is promotional/event-related and references downloadable briefs, but does not include pricing, contracts, or a new transactional announcement.
• Sep 28, 2026 · Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

  Policy Considerations for Orbital Data Centers

  ITIF has published a policy report arguing that orbital data centers are a complementary form of digital infrastructure, not a replacement for terrestrial facilities.

  • The report says the near-term opportunity is in specialized, space-based workloads such as Earth observation, remote sensing, and spacecraft autonomy, while noting major constraints in thermal management, radiation, communications, servicing, cybersecurity, and launch costs.
  • It recommends policymakers improve spectrum access, streamline satellite licensing, clarify cybersecurity expectations, expand launch infrastructure, and address orbital sustainability; the report cites Google’s Project Suncatcher and Thales Alenia Space’s ASCEND as examples of industry interest.
  • This is a commentary/analysis report, not a first-time project announcement by a company; it references prior research, government guidance, and regulatory proceedings. The report was published on September 28, 2026 by ITIF.
• Sep 24, 2026

  Louisiana’s next big industrial play could be nuclear

  The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is weighing a proposed $50 billion federal plan to create three nuclear innovation campuses in the United States.

  • The Department of Energy’s Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus initiative would combine advanced reactors, nuclear fuel recycling, and data centers at three hubs, with candidate host states including Louisiana, Tennessee, Utah, Oklahoma, Idaho, and West Virginia.
  • Supporters say each hub could generate up to $10 billion in long-term local tax revenue and 25,000 jobs; the plan would also involve states agreeing to store nuclear waste and comes amid debate over the stalled Yucca Mountain project and federal responsibility for spent fuel.
• Sep 18, 2026

  Phoenix’s Data Center Boom Is Changing What Trade Schools Teach

  National Technical Institute (NTI) has announced a new Data Center Technician program at its Phoenix campus, with enrollment open and first classes set to start November 18.

  • The 64-hour program combines classroom and laboratory instruction, runs twice weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays in four-hour evening sessions, and is designed to prepare students for both data center installation/construction and facilities maintenance/operations.
  • NTI said every graduate will receive a guaranteed interview with its data center partner for roles in Central Arizona, and that it plans to expand the program to its Nevada and Texas campuses after state approvals; the article cites Associated Builders and Contractors projecting 349,000 new construction positions by the end of 2026.
• Sep 9, 2026

  DTE wants approval for Google data center power contracts: What’s at stake with 1-gigawatt Van Buren Township project?

  Michigan regulators are considering whether to approve DTE Energy’s contracts for Google’s planned 1-gigawatt data center in Van Buren Township.

  • The Michigan Public Service Commission may decide as soon as Thursday, Sept. 10 on the contested case; it is the first contested rate case for a hyperscale data center in the state.
  • Dana Nessel is seeking stronger ratepayer protections, including a 90% minimum billing demand and a higher termination payment standard for the 20-year contracts.
  • DTE said the project will be served by 1.6 GW of renewables, up to 480 MW of energy storage, and demand response capability, while also saying its contracts are expected to provide nearly $1.7 billion in positive affordability benefits.
  • Environmental groups say DTE may still need additional generation and question whether the utility will build the full renewable and storage resources promised, while DTE plans to seek approval for 1.4 GW and 700 MW natural gas plants in its upcoming resource plan.
• Sep 9, 2026

  GridLiance West’s Transmission Upgrades Project Breaks Ground to Strengthen Nevada's Electric Grid and Support Economic Growth

  GridLiance West, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Transmission, has announced the start of construction on the GridLiance West Core Upgrades Project in Nevada.

  • The project covers approximately 155 miles of new 230-kilovolt and 500-kilovolt transmission lines plus new and upgraded substations, with completion expected in mid-2028.
  • The company says the project will create 500 construction jobs, generate an estimated $90 million in property and sales tax revenue, and deliver an estimated $553 million in annual economic impact; officials also said it will add 1 gigawatt of capacity to Nevada’s grid.
• Sep 3, 2026

  Google partners with MN8 Energy and Eos on West Virginia solar-plus-LDES project

  Google, MN8 Energy, and Eos Energy Enterprises have announced the Mammoth Solar project in Kanawha County, West Virginia, combining solar, long-duration energy storage, and lithium-ion storage. The announcement also includes a separate Google PPA with Fervo Energy in Utah.

  • Mammoth Solar will combine 86MW solar, 10MW/100MWh Eos Z3 LDES, and 70MW/280MWh Li-ion BESS on the PJM grid; commercial operation is expected in 2028, with storage follow-on in 2029 and 2030.
  • MN8 says the project could involve up to US$350 million of capital investment and about US$4 million in property tax revenue over the first 20 years; construction is projected to create roughly 200 jobs.
  • Google will buy the project’s energy, capacity, and clean energy attributes; MN8 says it is the first commercial-scale LDES deployment in West Virginia and the first project under the previously announced 750MWh MN8-Eos master supply agreement from October 2025.
  • Separately, Google announced a 396MW PPA with Fervo Energy for the Cape Station enhanced geothermal project in Utah, with an option to expand by about 600MW by June 2030.
• Sep 2, 2026

  VMware by Broadcom: Product, service and support news

  Broadcom has announced multiple VMware-related product and support changes, including a new AI infrastructure stack and a slower release cadence.

  • At VMware Explore in Las Vegas on Aug. 31, 2026, Broadcom announced the VMware AI Factory, a new packaged AI infrastructure stack, plus a new agent governance platform and an open-source security portfolio.
  • Broadcom also said enterprises will be able to run production AI on-premises with VMware Private AI Cloud; separately, VMware’s release cycle is shifting from 2 years to 3 years, and VCF 9.0 support is being extended to 6 years instead of 5.
  • The article is a timeline and analysis of Broadcom’s VMware strategy since the May 2022 acquisition announcement; it also references earlier deals, lawsuits, licensing changes, layoffs, and other market reactions.