Broomfield City Council passes data center moratorium for 18 months

Name: Broomfield City Council passes data center moratorium for 18 months
Uploaded: 2026-07-08T15:30:11.000Z
Duration: 29 s
Description: The Broomfield City Council unanimously passed an 18-month moratorium on new or expanded data centers with power demands of at least ten megawatts. This decision will temporarily pause further data center development in the city.

News Clip0:29CBS Colorado·Broomfield, Broomfield County, CO·7/8/2026

The Broomfield City Council unanimously passed an 18-month moratorium on new or expanded data centers with power demands of at least ten megawatts. This decision will temporarily pause further data center development in the city.

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Gov: Broomfield City Council

The Broomfield City Council has unanimously approved an 18-month moratorium on new or expanded data centers within the city. The vote, which was 9-0, applies specifically to facilities with power demands of at least ten megawatts. This decision provides a temporary pause on data center development, allowing the city to assess future plans and regulations concerning such facilities.