Public Utility Commission approves gas plants to power data centers

Public Utility Commission approves gas plants to power data centers

Public Utilities Commission of Nevada Chair Hayley Williamson. (Legislative/PUCN screengrab)Nevada regulators on Thursday approved the construction of two private methane gas power plants proposed by a major data center developer, which says its power needs have outpaced NV Energy’s ability to supply electricity for a surge of new developments. During a special meeting in Carson City, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUNC) approved a r…

Nevada Approves Storey County Data Center Gas Plants

Nevada utility regulators have given conditional approval to two methane gas power plants proposed by data center developers in Storey County, even after more than two hours of public testimony pushed back against the projects. Now, with the state's broader Integrated Resource Plan docket still open, residents can weigh in through a new online consumer survey rather than an in-person session. An Online Survey Replaces an In-Person Hearing The Bu…