New Colorado Bill Targets Data Center Growth Energy Use and Water Impact

By: Allie Jennerjahn | Denver7

DENVER — A bill has been introduced in the Colorado state legislature to propose regulations on data centers continuing to pop up around the state.

It’s a discussion Denver7 has been listening to with many people struggling with the amount of water and energy needed to make them function.

HB26-1030 aims to hold developers accountable to meet climate goals, while also working to boost the economy.

Colorado House of Representatives Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Jefferson County, and state Rep. Alex Valdez, D-Denver County, shared the below joint statement about the proposed regulations with Denver7:

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