Monarch Data Center zoning approved in Nevada

A 3‑to‑1 vote by the Lyon County board granted the necessary zoning change for the Monarch Data Center, a $5 billion investment by a consortium of tech firms.

The data center will span over 1,200 acres and house tens of thousands of servers, promising to create hundreds of high‑skill jobs in rural Nevada.

Environmental groups have raised concerns about water usage and power demand, prompting the developers to commit to renewable‑energy sourcing.

Construction is slated to begin later this year, with operations expected by 2029.