Energy Developer Drops Plan for Gas Plant and Data Center on Federal Land in Nevada

LAS VEGAS, NV — Renewable energy developer Clearway Energy Group has formally backed off plans to build a gas-fired power plant and data center on federal public land in Nevada, withdrawing an amendment filed with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

The developer has requested to return to its original proposal to construct a 500-megawatt solar energy facility on the site.

Shift Back to Core Renewable Projects

Clearway, one of the nation’s largest renewable energy operators with over 11 GW of solar, wind, and battery capacity, had previously sought to pivot the project toward natural gas generation and AI data infrastructure.

The reversal comes amid mounting public scrutiny and regulatory challenges surrounding the heavy water and energy requirements of large-scale data centers across the West.

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|          CLEARWAY NEVADA PROJECT REVISION              |
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|  - Managing Agency: Bureau of Land Management (BLM)    |
|  - Project Target: 500-Megawatt Solar Generation       |
|  - Withdrawn Amendment: Natural Gas & Data Center Hub  |
|  - Developer Portfolio: 11 GW Renewable Capacity       |
|  - Location: Federal Public Lands, Nevada              |
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Data Center Expansion in Nevada

Nevada currently hosts 76 data centers, with 36 operating in the Las Vegas Valley. State energy regulators and conservation advocates continue to closely evaluate how rapid AI server expansion impacts regional grid reliability and long-term clean energy goals.

Source: Bureau of Land Management Filings, Center for Western Priorities Energy Registries.