The governor's push for energy growth scores another win as the Mosey Solar Project advances toward approval.
Another Win for Nevada Under Lombardo's Leadership
Pour yourself a cup of coffee, because this is a good news story. And it's one that shows what happens when a governor actually gets things done.
The Bureau of Land Management just moved forward with the Mosey Solar Project, a 500-megawatt solar farm with battery storage planned near Pahrump. The site covers about 3,523 acres of federal land in Clark and Nye counties, roughly 10 miles southeast of Pahrump and 30 miles west of Las Vegas.
The developer first applied for this project back in December 2021. It sat in federal limbo for years. Now, the BLM is finally preparing the formal environmental review needed to move it toward a decision.
That kind of progress doesn't happen by accident. It happens because someone in Carson City picked up the phone and pushed.
That someone is Governor Joe Lombardo.
“I want to thank the Energy Dominance Council and the Department of the Interior for advancing the Mosey Solar Project and continuing to work with us on responsible energy development in Nevada,” said Governor Lombardo.
“My office has been actively engaged with the federal government to help move this project, and others, toward approval because expanding Nevada's energy capacity is essential to supporting our state's continued growth.
This 500-megawatt renewable power project will strengthen our energy grid, create good-paying jobs, and deliver lasting economic benefits to southern Nevada.”
Why This Matters to Conservatives
Here's why this should matter to you, even if solar farms aren't usually your thing.
Nevada is growing fast. New businesses, new residents, and power-hungry data centers all need electricity, and they need it now.
Too often, government stands in the way of that kind of growth with endless red tape and delay. Lombardo has taken the opposite approach. He has used his office to actively work with federal officials and cut through the bureaucratic gridlock that keeps projects like this stuck for years.
This is what results-driven leadership looks like. It is not about chasing a trendy climate agenda. It is about making sure Nevada has the power it needs to keep growing, keep attracting business, and keep good-paying jobs coming to the state.
James Humm, Director of the Nevada Governor's Office of Energy, credited that collaboration directly.
“Nevada's economy depends on reliable, affordable energy to support new businesses, a growing workforce, and continued investment in our communities,” Humm said.
“The advancement of the Mosey Solar Project is another important step towards further diversifying our energy portfolio, and we appreciate our federal partners for working collaboratively with the Governor's office to move this project forward.”
Since December 2025, that same partnership between Lombardo's office and federal land managers has helped advance the Libra Solar, Boulder Solar III, Dry Lake East, and Purple Sage projects.
Combined with Mosey, those projects add up to nearly 2 gigawatts of new power generation headed for Nevada's grid. That is a track record, not a one-time announcement.
What Critics Say
Some environmental groups have raised concerns over the years about how large solar developments affect desert tortoise habitat and other wildlife in the Mojave Desert.
Those concerns will get a hearing during the environmental review process, as they should. But it is worth noting that Lombardo's team is not cutting corners here. The project still has to go through a full federal environmental review before a shovel goes in the ground.
What Comes Next
The public will get a chance to weigh in once the formal comment period opens. Conservatives who want to see Nevada's economy keep growing, without needless federal delay, should watch for that window and make their voices heard.
Expect energy capacity to be a major theme heading into the 2027 Legislative Session, especially as data centers and population growth keep pushing demand higher.
If this pace keeps up, Lombardo will have a strong record to point to on energy leadership heading into his reelection in November.
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