Nevada imposes guardrails on data centers as election looms

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed an executive order adding guardrails to data-center tax incentives, requiring companies to cover their own power costs, prevent ratepayer increases, and meet water-use and grid-reliability standards with possible clawbacks. The move comes in a tight re-election race against Democrat Aaron Ford and reflects a broader GOP effort to address voter concerns about data centers and AI. The order also tasks state energy officials with drafting a plan to speed up power infrastructure through 2036, while national messaging on data centers shows mixed signals from Trump and a cautious, state-focused White House approach.