Denver plans moratorium on new data centers
News ClipDenver Gazette·Denver, Denver County, CO·2/23/2026
The city of Denver, Colorado is planning to impose a moratorium on new data center construction to review regulations around responsible land, energy, and water use, as well as zoning and affordability for ratepayers. The moratorium is expected to last several months and will not impact the existing CoreSite DE3 data center that is currently under construction. The city aims to position itself as an attractive, tech-savvy place to do business while also regulating the industry.
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Gov: Denver City Council, Denver Office of Community Planning and Development
Denver is considering a moratorium on new data centers to review regulations on energy, water use, and zoning. The city has only one data center under construction, but legislators at the state level are debating proposals - one offering tax breaks to attract large facilities, and another requiring renewable energy sources. Denver's mayor and city council see data centers as important for the economy but want to address environmental concerns. The city and state are navigating the balance between attracting tech business and regulating the impacts of data centers.