FILE - A data center owned by Amazon Web Services, front right, is under construction next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Berwick, Pa., Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
FILE - The Douglas County Google Data Center complex is visible, March 6, 2026, in Lithia Springs, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)
FILE - Meta's Stanton Springs Data Center is visible Jan. 13, 2026, in Newton County, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)
On Wednesday morning, lawmakers held a special meeting to discuss data centers at the Nevada Legislature.
The plan prioritizes public safety, long-term risk reduction, rapid response and greater resilience for customers.
Before the Iran war, the global economy consumed about 101 million barrels of oil a day. Brent crude is trading at over $100 a barrel.
Governor Joe Lombardo toured the site of the Thacker Pass lithium mine to see progress being made on the project.
President Trump says his administration will tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to try and reduce gas prices that have risen due to the Iran war.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom on new gas regulations his state is considering and the possible impacts to Nevada.
The outage remains under investigation.