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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Nevada — updated daily.
Nevada · Construction & power moves · 3
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Recent Nevada data center news
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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.
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Empowering the Energy Workforce for an AI-Driven Future
Carnegie Mellon University is pioneering efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the energy sector. AI is enhancing grid operations, optimizing energy efficiency, and facilitating the use of renewable sources. CMU has established initiatives to prepare the workforce for the evolving energy job market by analyzing job trends and providing personalized advice to workers. The Workforce Supply Chains Initiative aims to ensure workers are equipped with relevant skills that meet the demands of a transforming energy landscape.
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Why Geothermal is the Hot Ticket to Low-Carbon Data Centers?
The article discusses the potential of geothermal energy for powering low-carbon data centers.
Tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are expanding quickly, and data centers’ electricity demand is projected to rise significantly, reaching between 325 and 580 TWh by 2028.
The U.S. Department of Energy revealed that geothermal energy could avoid up to 516 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent emissions by 2050.
Innovations in Enhanced Geothermal Systems are making it feasible for data centers to generate clean and reliable power, potentially supplying up to 15% of power in key data center hubs.
Major investments are being made by companies, including a partnership between Alphabet and NV Energy to secure 115 MW of geothermal power. -
https://cleanpower.org/wp-content/uploads/gateway/2025/03/US_National_Power_Demand_Study_2025_FINAL.pdf
US-based American Clean Power Association, along with several other organizations including the American Petroleum Institute, Alliance to Save Energy, Clean Energy Buyers Association, Nuclear Energy Institute, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, commissioned a study by S&P Global Commodity Insights. The study, titled ‘US National Power Demand Study’, was released on March 7, 2025. It projects a significant growth in electricity demand in the US, driven by manufacturing, data centers, and the electrification of heating and transportation. The study highlights the need for substantial additions to the energy supply, including 60 to 100 GW of gas and over 900 GW of renewables and batteries by 2040. It also emphasizes the importance of energy efficiency and clean firm technologies like advanced nuclear and geothermal in maintaining grid reliability and reducing carbon emissions. The study identifies challenges such as outdated interconnection processes, local opposition, and supply chain constraints, and suggests policy reforms to address these issues. The report also notes that wholesale power prices could be around 20% higher in the short term due to higher gas prices and increased demand.