Reno, Nevada's Apple Campus Highlighted at White House Tech Event

Nevada's rising prominence as a leading hub for cutting-edge tech infrastructure stole the show at a high-profile White House roundtable in March 2026. California Congressman Darrell Issa (R) spotlighted Apple's expansive data center campus in Reno, directly addressing President Trump (R) to underscore its massive footprint: "Apple. It's in Reno, Nevada, Mr. President. It is 1,700 acres. It goes on as you said forever with buildings."

Issa cited the facility as a compelling example of the surging energy demands tied to AI and cloud computing. Those demands lie at the heart of the administration's drive for greater energy self-sufficiency and ratepayer protection.

Spanning 1,700 acres and steadily expanded since its 2012 launch, the Reno campus highlights Nevada's strategic appeal for major tech investments. It draws substantial economic advantages to the region, including high-tech jobs, infrastructure growth, and long-term prosperity for local communities.

This comes as Apple continues to dominate globally: the company remains the world’s most valuable brand in the 2026 Brand Finance Global 500, with a brand value of $607.6 billion.

At the event, major tech giants—including Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and others—signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. The agreement requires these companies to cover the full energy costs of their AI data centers independently. This ensures no additional burdens fall on everyday American households and guards against utility rate increases during the AI boom.

For Nevadans, particularly in the Reno area, the combination of Apple's ongoing presence and the pledge signals promising continued growth in tech jobs and infrastructure. It aligns with broader goals to maintain affordable energy and strengthen American innovation leadership. The roundtable reinforces priorities around domestic onshoring, energy independence, and protecting ratepayers from the escalating demands of AI technology.