Colorado Springs Welcomes Independent Review of Data Center Policies by Romer Institute
The City of Colorado Springs has officially welcomed an independent report from the Romer Institute of Evidence-based Policy concerning its data center development policies. Requested by Mayor Yemi Mobolade earlier this year, the report provides an external, data-driven assessment of the city's current regulatory framework. It evaluates existing policies, identifies areas of strength, highlights gaps, and suggests additional measures to guide responsible data center development. The review comes as municipalities nationwide are grappling with the rapid expansion of data centers and associated challenges like infrastructure capacity, energy and water consumption, neighborhood impacts, and economic opportunities. Mayor Mobolade emphasized that the review aims to ensure Colorado Springs' approach is informed by objective research and national best practices, rather than solely relying on existing processes. The Romer Institute's analysis points out Colorado Springs' unique advantage in managing utility-relate...
