March 27, 2026
El Paso Gets a Gigawatt, and One Congresswoman Has Questions About the GasNevada moved further: Southern Nevada banned new evaporative cooling for commercial developments in 2024 to protect Lake Mead.
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Southern Nevada, which includes the Las Vegas metropolitan area, has attracted significant data center investments due to its proximity to California markets and access to relatively abundant electrical power from Hoover Dam and regional generation sources.
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February 27, 2026
6.5 GW Under Construction, 30% Slippage: The Real Cost of Texas's Datacenter SprintSouthern Nevada has adopted permit restrictions limiting new evaporative cooling developments.
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