Colorado Data Centers Unregulated Amid Boom

Colorado Lawmakers Fail to Implement Data Center Regulations, Leaving Industry Unregulated Colorado lawmakers have failed to pass any new regulations for data centers, leaving the state without environmental protections or tax incentives for the industry. The main bill, proposed by Senator Cathy Kipp and Representative Kyle Brown, aimed to make companies cover their full power costs and adhere to greenhouse gas limits. However, it lacked sufficient support to pass in the final days of the session. A rival bill, backed by industry representatives and proposed by Representative Alex Valdez and Senator Kyle Mullica, offered longer tax breaks for significant investments and higher-paying jobs. However, this bill also failed to gain enough support. With public opposition growing due to high energy and water demands, rising bills, and few job opportunities, both sides failed to reach an agreement. Communities are pushing back, with Denvers Elyria-Swansea facing a data center project without public hearings or benefit deals. Despite the setback, Senator Kipp plans to reintroduce her bill next year, urging the industry to take responsibility for its impacts before the situation worsens. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e3fe6392cf7ed44