Denver Council Considers Data Center Moratorium And Multimillion Dollar Contracts

The Denver City Council is set to introduce a bill on Monday proposing a one-year moratorium on accepting or processing permit and site development plan applications for projects where a data center is the primary use. This measure stems from the city's current lack of specific regulations governing data centers. City officials aim to use this "pause" to develop "thoughtful regulations" addressing community safety and equity concerns related to data center operations. If the bill is published, a public hearing on the matter is scheduled for May 18.