Juab County Commission Approves Large Data Center Project Amid Neighbor Opposition
The Juab County Commission in Utah approved a massive data center campus near Mona, requiring up to 750 megawatts of power. Local neighbors expressed strong opposition, claiming they were not adequately informed about the project.
The Juab County Commission in Utah recently approved a large data center campus near Mona, a decision made despite significant opposition from local residents. The proposed facility is expected to be one of Utah's largest, demanding up to 750 megawatts of power from Rocky Mountain Power's grid.
During a Juab County Commission meeting on September 8, 2026, held at Rocky Ridge Town Hall, residents voiced their concerns. Taylor Flake, whose home is situated directly across from the proposed site, spoke out against the development, highlighting that neighbors felt "in the dark" regarding the project's details and approval process.