Broomfield City Council

Broomfield City Council approved an 18-month moratorium on new data center development requiring 10 megawatts or more of power to allow time for drafting local regulations on zoning and water use. The pause also accounts for potential state data center regulations expected in 2027, with the council voting nine to zero in favor.

Broomfield City Council will vote on an 18-month moratorium on new data centers with at least 10 megawatts of power demand. The pause aims to study electricity demand, water use, infrastructure, and neighborhood impacts before new developments are approved. Existing facilities, including the 20-megawatt Chase data center, would not be affected.