Lyon County Commissioners approve Monarch Data Center
Lyon County Commissioners have approved the 1000-megawatt Monarch Data Center project in Yerington, Nevada, despite significant community opposition concerning zoning changes and the project's massive power demands. The approval followed a contentious meeting where public sentiment was largely against the development, and emotions ran high.
Lyon County Commissioners have granted approval for the Monarch Data Center project in Yerington, Nevada. The massive 1000-megawatt data center project, which would consume enough power for 750,000 to 1 million residential homes, faced strong community opposition.
Residents protested the project and filled the commissioners' chambers to voice their concerns about changing zoning for the hyperscale data center. While some expressed support, the sentiment was overwhelmingly against the development, with one resident, James Saint Angelo, who lives a mile from the planned site, being involved in an incident with a deputy after walking out of the meeting. The Lyon County Sheriff stated he would not tolerate deputies being assaulted by any member of the public, acknowledging the public's anger.