News ClipRocky Mountain PBS·Denver, Denver County, CO
Denver approves one-year pause on new data centers
The Denver City Council has unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers, proposed by Mayor Mike Johnston. This pause allows officials time to develop comprehensive regulations for data centers, addressing community concerns about noise, air quality, environmental impact, and resource consumption. The move follows the state legislature abandoning plans for environmental regulations on data centers.
5/19/2026