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Wind and solar power are booming in the Mountain West, with states like Nevada leading the charge. A new report from Climate Central reveals that this growth is driven by falling costs and abundant resources. Nationwide, wind and solar generated enough electricity to power over seventy-nine million homes last year, setting new records. However, increasing electricity demand, fueled by data centers, AI, and energy-intensive homes and businesses, is straining the grid. Utilities face challenges in keeping up with the pace, and policy shifts and infrastructure hurdles could slow the renewable energy wave. Despite these challenges, the Mountain Wests clean energy boom is expected to continue.

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