Pillen says Nebraska's grid can handle current data centre demand

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Governor Jim Pillen said Nebraska's infrastructure can currently manage energy demands from data centres on the state's electric grid.

Governor Jim Pillen said Thursday that Nebraska's infrastructure can currently handle energy demands from data centres on the state's electric grid. He made the comments at an event in Fremont alongside state and federal leaders highlighting investments in Nebraska's electric grid.

The group announced nearly $14 million in 2025 federal funding to modernise and strengthen Nebraska utilities. The money will fund stronger utility poles, additional power lines and modern substations to maintain power during storms.

Pillen, who is running for reelection, set conditions for future data centre projects. He said they must protect Nebraska's water supply, receive no tax incentives and provide community enhancements upfront. 'We're not going to let anybody suck our water dry,' he said. 'Anybody that comes and will do big projects, that they need to be givers, not takers, and be doing community enhancement programs on the front side.'

A state task force is set to meet in November to establish guardrails for future data centres.

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Gov. Pillen says Nebraska’s infrastructure can handle current data center demandGov. Jim Pillen said Thursday that Nebraska can currently handle its energy demands, including the strain from data centers on the state’s electric grid.1011Now · 29 Oct, 21:11
Gov. Pillen says Nebraska’s infrastructure can handle current data center demandGov. Jim Pillen said Thursday that Nebraska can currently handle its energy demands, including the strain from data centers on the state’s electric grid.WOWT · 29 Oct, 21:11

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