Aurora City Council votes against moratorium on new data centers, focuses on regulations
The Aurora City Council voted against implementing a six-month moratorium on new data centers but passed a measure to develop new regulations within 35 days. Council members expressed concerns about the impact of data centers on water resources and power infrastructure, advocating for responsible standards and placement.
The Aurora City Council recently voted against a proposed six-month moratorium on new data centers, opting instead to direct the city manager to draft new regulations for future data center construction within 35 days. This decision came despite concerns voiced by Councilmember Amy Wiles regarding the significant impacts data centers have on local water resources and power infrastructure.
Wiles emphasized the importance of balancing community needs with business interests, stating that responsible businesses should embrace responsible standards. She highlighted that Aurora currently hosts Colorado's largest data center and has five more planned, suggesting that land designated for tech uses