Denver Announces Data Center Moratorium as Opposition Picks Up Steam Around the Country

Denver Announces Data Center Moratorium as Opposition Picks Up Steam Around the Country

News ClipGizmodo·Denver County, CO·2/25/2026

The city of Denver is imposing a moratorium on new data center development as local opposition to data centers grows around the country. The review process will target responsible land, energy, and water use as well as zoning and affordability for ratepayers. Several states are also considering multi-year moratoriums on data centers.

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