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Data Center Signal is tracking 12 clips about CoreSite data center developments across 3 states, including CO, IL, NC.

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3States

States

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zoning67%

environmental58%

moratorium50%

government50%

opposition50%

water42%

electricity33%

announcement8%

News Clipinkl·Denver, Denver County, CO

As States Spend Millions to Woo Data Centers, Colorado Is Having a Reckoning

A data center expansion by CoreSite in north Denver is sparking community opposition due to environmental and health concerns, prompting Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to propose a citywide moratorium on new data center construction. The Denver City Council is considering this moratorium and establishing a working group to create new regulations for land, energy, water, and zoning, reflecting a broader statewide debate on data center incentives and oversight.

moratorium opposition environmental electricity water zoning government

4/7/2026

News ClipRocky Mountain Voice·Denver, Denver County, CO

As Drought Deepens, Colorado Still Has No Rules For Data Center Water Use

Colorado faces increasing drought conditions, yet lacks statewide regulations for data center water usage. While cities like Aurora have implemented strict water use policies, Denver's standards are more lenient, leading to inconsistent oversight across the state. A bill aimed at requiring statewide water reporting from large data centers recently failed in the Colorado Senate.

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QTS

4/6/2026

News ClipDenver Gazette·Denver, Denver County, CO

Xcel moves to block data centers from sticking families with higher power bills

Xcel Energy has proposed a new tariff to Colorado regulators, aiming to make large electricity users like data centers cover the full cost of necessary infrastructure, preventing these expenses from burdening residents. This initiative comes amidst ongoing state legislative debates and local opposition in Denver to data center projects, highlighting concerns about energy consumption and environmental impacts. The Public Utilities Commission will hold public hearings on Xcel's proposal.

electricity opposition government environmental zoning

4/3/2026

News ClipDenverite·Denver, Denver County, CO

Denver’s pause on data centers could last up to a year

Denver is considering a one-year moratorium on new data center construction while the city develops new regulations concerning energy and water use. The proposed pause, supported by Mayor Mike Johnston and advanced by a council committee, aims to update zoning and building codes for these intensive projects. It would not affect already permitted or under-construction data centers.

moratorium zoning environmental electricity water government

3/31/2026

News ClipColorado Politics·Denver County, CO

Denver proposes yearlong moratorium on new data centers

Denver City Council members are proposing a yearlong moratorium on new data center construction and development, effective May 21, to address concerns about water usage and the lack of specific regulations for these facilities. The move aims to give the city time to develop new guidelines and regulations for data centers. Existing projects, like CoreSite's DE3 facility, would not be affected.

moratorium water zoning government

3/31/2026

News ClipDenver7·Denver, Denver County, CO

Globeville Elyria Swansea advocates worry about impacts of new data center

CoreSite is developing a new colocation data center in Denver's Globeville Elyria-Swansea (GES) communities, prompting significant opposition from local advocates. Residents are concerned about the environmental impact, including high water and power consumption, and the strain on an already depleted power grid. CoreSite defends the location due to its heavy industrial zoning, which permits data center development.

environmental electricity water zoning opposition

3/21/2026

News ClipChicago Tribune·Joliet, Will County, IL

Joliet City Council postpones vote on massive data center until Thursday

The Joliet City Council has postponed a vote on a proposed massive data center project until Thursday. Over 200 people attended the meeting, with the majority expressing opposition to the proposal.

zoning opposition

3/17/2026

News ClipKGNU·Denver County, CO

The community of Denver neighbors organizing against a data center

A group of Denver residents are organizing against the development of a new data center in their neighborhood. The community is concerned about the environmental impact and zoning issues related to the proposed data center project.

opposition zoning environmental

Compass Datacenters

3/11/2026

News Clip2:35Next 9NEWS·Denver County, CO

Denver's Elyria Swansea battles new CoreSite data center amid environmental and community concerns

Residents of the Elyria Swansea neighborhood in Denver are opposing the construction of a new CoreSite data center, citing concerns about the project's environmental impact on their already burdened community.

opposition environmental

2/25/2026

News ClipKUSA.com·Denver County, CO

Denver's Elyria-Swansea battles new CoreSite data center amid environmental and community concerns

Residents and organizers in Denver's Elyria-Swansea neighborhood are fighting against a new data center being constructed by CoreSite, saying the facility threatens a community already burdened by decades of environmental harm. The community is demanding transparency on the data center's energy load, water use, and generator plans, as well as safeguards to prevent the facility from supporting mass surveillance and deportation systems.

environmental

2/24/2026

News ClipDenver Gazette·Denver, Denver County, CO

Denver plans moratorium on new data centers

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.

moratorium announcement

2/23/2026

News ClipNews & Observer·Chatham County, NC

How a change buried in NC Helene relief bill makes it harder to block data centers

Chatham County, North Carolina has approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers to review regulation, but a provision in a recent state disaster relief bill has complicated their efforts. The bill limits local governments' ability to 'down-zone' properties without the written approval of all affected owners, disrupting how municipalities have historically adjusted zoning to accommodate growth and new uses like data centers. Local leaders say this new down-zoning law is problematic and has caused issues for many North Carolina municipalities.

zoning government moratorium

2/18/2026