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NV Energy is likely to miss Nevada's clean energy goals due to an overwhelming demand from data centers. The utility forecasts needing 47% more energy than previously estimated to meet these demands. Although data center developers are required to fund their own infrastructure, NV Energy may still struggle to meet the 50% renewable energy target by 2030 as it considers increasing reliance on natural gas.

The upcoming Integrated Resource Plan will address these issues, while ongoing solar project delays further complicate the situation. The state's renewable portfolio standard, enacted in 1997, mandates compliance, and failure could lead to fines from regulators.