Longmont Bans Hyperscale Data Centers Within City Limits
What happened
The Longmont City Council has banned the construction of hyperscale data centers within the city limits. The ordinance defines a hyperscale data center as a facility whose projected or contracted peak electrical demand is equal to or greater than 100 megawatts, or 5% of the Platte River Power Authority’s nameplate generating capacity, whichever is lower. The council passed the ban in a 6-1 vote in June.
Why it matters
The measure aims to prevent the largest energy-intensive facilities from locating in Longmont. The ban comes as energy-hungry data centers proliferate across the country to accommodate the growing use of artificial intelligence.
Who's involved
- LongmontCity whose industrial development is affected by the new ordinance
- city councilThe legislative body that governs the city of Longmont
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Longmont
city in Boulder County, Colorado, United States
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city council
legislative body that governs a city, municipality or local government area
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