News Cliplongmontleader.com·Broomfield County, CO
Broomfield City Council Unanimously Approves Pause on New Data Centers With 18-Month Moratorium
Broomfield City Council unanimously approved an 18-month moratorium on new or expanded data centers over 10 MW, citing concerns about power demand, water usage, and community impacts. The pause takes effect immediately and prevents expansion for facilities like JP Morgan Chase's existing data center if they exceed the 10 MW threshold. Residents expressed strong support for the moratorium and advocated for even stricter regulations.
7/8/2026
