Water Fights Shadow Data Centers From Pahrump to Gilroy — September 28, 2026

A developer is suing to overturn Nye County's data center ban in Pahrump's water basin, which is overallocated more than three to one. California's seven-bill package, Amazon's Gilroy campus and a 60 MW Jessup filing put water and disclosure at the center of siting.

1. Pahrump data center developer challenges Nye County ban over water concerns | Nevada | News | Politics and Government — Las Vegas Review-Journal

   Pahrump data center developer challenges Nye County ban over water concerns | Nevada | News | Politics and Government # Developer asks judge to toss Pahrump data center ban amid water fight Pahrump residents line Highway 160 in front of the Pahrump Nugget on July 18 to take part in a nationwide day of protest against data centers. (Robin Hebrock/Pahrump Valley Times) By Alan Halaly / Las…

2. California’s New Data Center Package Highlights Growing State Focus on Energy, Water, and Environmental Impacts | Inside Energy & Environment — Inside Energy & Environment

   California’s New Data Center Package Highlights Growing State Focus on Energy, Water, and Environmental Impacts | Inside Energy & Environment # California’s New Data Center Package Highlights Growing State Focus on Energy, Water, and Environmental Impacts By Jayni Hein on September 25, 2026 Posted in Infrastructure, Procurement, and Permitting On September 21, 2026, California Governor Gavin…

3. Developer applies for 200,000-square-foot data center in Jessup — The Times-Tribune

   Developer applies for 200,000-square-foot data center in Jessup # Developer applies for 200,000-square-foot data center in Jessup A Maryland-based data developer applied with Jessup to build a 200,000-square-foot data center at the former TMG Health site in the Valley View Business Park. (CHAD SEBRING/STAFF PHOTO) By Frank Lesnefsky | flesnefsky@scrantontimes.com | The…

4. What China’s clean power advantage means for the AI race — Latitude Media

   Calls to slow down the artificial intelligence race took center stage this week as U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spent three days together in Washington, D.C., including a state dinner with the leaders of the largest American AI companies. The U.S. and China have different problems when it comes to energy. The U.S. is short on capacity in the places it’s most needed,…

5. Valley Water Response to Data Centers in Gilroy | Santa Clara Valley Water — Santa Clara Valley Water

   # Valley Water Response to Data Centers in Gilroy September 25, 2026 Valley Water has received letters regarding concerns with the Amazon Data Center in Gilroy. To clarify, Valley Water does not have land-use authority or a role in approving or permitting data centers. As the recycled water wholesaler in South County, Valley Water is responsible for the overall development of the…

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