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Nevadas data center boom, driven by cheap land and energy deals, is straining resources. With twenty-eight centers in Reno-Tahoe and sixty across the state, they consumed twenty-two percent of Nevadas power in 2024, set to rise to thirty-five percent by 2030. This growth threatens grid stability, especially in heatwave-prone areas like Reno and Las Vegas. Water usage for cooling systems is another concern in Nevadas driest state. However, data centers could bring jobs, taxes, and infrastructure, sparking economic growth. Local leaders are working on smarter regulations to balance the boom and bust cycle.

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