Colorado Is Debating Whether to Incentivize Data Centers. Western Slope Leaders Ask: What About Water?

Colorado is debating whether to incentivize data centers. Western Slope leaders ask: What about water?

Colorado lawmakers are asking themselves: Can they bring more data centers to the state while ensuring the power-hungry facilities don’t burden ratepayers and the environment? Dueling bills in the legislature both claim to have the answer. One would push Colorado to join the ranks of many other states that offer tax breaks to incentivize data centers — the backbone of today’s technology landscape. The other would impose more stringent regulation…

Data centers in Colorado, yes, but on what terms?

Editor's note: since the original publication of this article, Logan County has lifted its moratorium on data centers and Denver is pursuing a moratorium.

#Colorado is debating whether to incentivize data centers. Western Slope leaders ask: What about water? — The #GlenwoodSprings Post Independent

State Highway 133 crosses the Crystal River several times as it flows downstream to its confluence with the Roaring Fork River in Carbondale. Some proponents of a federal Wild & Scenic designation are pushing for a quick timeline while others want a more cautious approach. CREDIT: HEATHER SACKETT/ASPEN JOURNALISM Click the link to read the article on the Glenwood Springs Post Independent website (Robert Tann). Here’s an excerpt: February 27, 20…