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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Nevada — updated daily.
Recent Nevada data center news
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WiredRE Development Corp Launches Occupier Partnership Program (OPP) to Accelerate Delivery of AI and Cloud Compute Capacity
WiredRE Development Corp announced the launch of its Occupier Partnership Program (OPP) to directly engage AI, cloud, and enterprise firms seeking large-scale, power-ready data center capacity.
- Main action: The OPP provides a co-developed site delivery framework for occupiers, promising predictable delivery of capacity and an intention of delivering first megawatts within 12 to 24 months, plus pre-qualified sites, shared project management, and options for wholesale multi-site portfolio transactions.
- Background & details: WDC pairs OPP with its existing Power & Real Estate Partnership (PREP) Program to form a closed-loop development ecosystem; WDC is advancing due-diligence on over 8GW of powered land opportunities in North America and supports both programs via the WiredRE Platform (a 10,000-member global expert network).
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Tip of the Iceberg: Understanding the Full Depth of Big Tech’s Contribution to US Innovation and Competitiveness
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) argues that U.S. “big tech” firms (Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft) provide critical R&D, infrastructure, and national-security spillovers that policymakers must account for when designing regulation or antitrust policy.
- Main announcement / action: ITIF presents an analysis claiming the five largest U.S. tech firms invested $227 billion in R&D in 2024 and over $250 billion in capital expenditures in 2024, financing frontier projects (AI, quantum, semiconductors), strategic infrastructure (hyperscale data centers, subsea cables), and long-term energy deals (e.g., Alphabet–Kairos Power agreement to deliver six or seven SMRs between 2030–2035; Amazon anchored a $500 million investment round in X-energy; Amazon committed $150 billion to data center expansion over 15 years). These are presented as concrete, long-horizon commitments that create private demand signals for nuclear and other clean-energy technologies and underpin U.S. competitiveness vs. China.
- Background and other details: The report documents open-research spillovers (AlphaFold, GraphCast, TensorFlow/PyTorch), startup and talent ecosystem links (acquisitions like YouTube/Android; AWS/Google/Microsoft startup programs and cloud credits), and defense ties (cloud contracts such as JWCC up to $9B to 2028, Microsoft IVAS $22B program). It cites third-party estimates and examples with timelines and dollar figures and urges regulators to include these quantified spillovers in cost-benefit analyses rather than only tallying harms.
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GM to put new and used EV batteries in Redwood Energy storage systems
General Motors has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Redwood Materials to accelerate deployment of energy storage systems using both new and second-life GM batteries.
- Redwood Materials launched Redwood Energy in June 2025 to deploy used EV packs and new modules into fast, low-cost energy-storage systems, targeting surging power demand from AI data centers and other applications.
- GM second-life EV batteries are being used in a 12-MW/63-MWh installation in Sparks, Nevada, supporting AI infrastructure company Crusoe, which is expected to be the largest second-life battery development in the world.
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Data Center REITs See Robust Demand Despite Power, Supply Constraints
The article discusses the robust demand in the U.S. data center sector driven mainly by AI and hyperscaler technology companies.
- Data center REITs benefit from unprecedented growth fueled by AI, cloud computing, 5G, and digital services, with hyperscalers driving record expansion.
- Power constraints present a key challenge, including securing long-term power access and transmission, with exploration of alternative power sources like gas plants and mothballed nuclear power plants.
- Liquid cooling technologies are becoming increasingly necessary to manage higher power densities in AI training and inferencing workloads.
- Major markets include Northern Virginia, Atlanta, Phoenix, Columbus (Ohio), West Texas, and Reno (Nevada), with international revenue significant, especially in Asia.
- The Stargate Project involves a $500 billion investment to develop digital infrastructure; tariffs might affect construction cost and supply chains.
The article highlights opportunities and challenges ahead for REITs in the data center industry amid evolving AI demands and power supply issues, suggesting strategic expansion and financing approaches.
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Townsend Group Invests in CleanArc Data Centers
CleanArc Data Centers has announced a strategic investment from Townsend Group, a global real estate investment advisory firm. Townsend, which advises sovereign and pension plans, has made a significant investment to support CleanArc’s development of hyperscale data center campuses focused on renewable energy. The investment aims to facilitate the construction of a new data center campus in Virginia, with a capacity of 300 MW scheduled to be operational by Q1 2027. Snowhawk Partners will remain the majority stakeholder in CleanArc, supporting its expansion to meet the demands of hyperscale customers for sustainable data infrastructure. This partnership emphasizes CleanArc’s focus on sustainability, renewable energy, and future technology capabilities such as AI and cloud services.
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Google Signs First Geothermal Energy Deal in Asia to Power Taiwan with 24/7 Clean Electricity
Google has signed its first corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for geothermal energy in Taiwan with Baseload Capital.
- The deal delivers 10MW of geothermal energy to Taiwan’s grid supporting Google’s data center and operations.
- This is the first corporate geothermal PPA in Taiwan, potentially doubling the island’s geothermal capacity.
- Google made an equity investment in Baseload Capital to scale geothermal energy in Asia-Pacific.
- Taiwan targets 6GW of geothermal capacity by 2050, with potential projects in Japan and Indonesia also in focus.
The initiative marks a strategic step to scale corporate procurement and deployment of 24/7 clean geothermal energy in the region, leveraging partnerships and investment.
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AI data center boom could boost renewables — with the right drivers in place
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Request for Information on Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure on DOE Lands
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore opportunities for AI infrastructure development on its lands. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance AI capabilities in the U.S. and maintain leadership in the field. The RFI targets industry input on potential development approaches and operational models for AI data centers at select DOE sites, aiming for operational commencement by the end of 2027. Responses to this RFI are due by May 7, 2025.
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Legislation proposes state policies on large data centers
The Minnesota House has introduced legislation to regulate large data centers, which are expected to demand significant resources, including electricity and water. The bill, HF2928, proposed by Rep. Patty Acomb, aims to ensure environmental reviews and establish energy efficiency measures while incorporating consumer protection provisions. It has provisions for water use caps and requires data centers to pay fees for energy conservation programs, reflecting a push for sustainable practices in the tech industry.
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Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing on AI Data Centers’ Impacts on Electricity
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced a hearing on April 24, 2025, to evaluate the impact of AI data centers on the state’s electricity infrastructure and economy. PUC Chairperson Stephen DeFrank emphasized the need to protect consumers while facilitating economic growth and technological advancement. The commission will investigate two major data center projects: Constellation Energy’s $1.6 billion restart of its nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island to provide carbon-free electricity for Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services’ $650 million data center purchase near a nuclear plant that will consume energy equivalent to 900,000 homes.