Grand County planning commission recommends moratorium on commercial data centers

May 13, 2026

The Grand County Planning Commission voted to recommend a moratorium on commercial-scale data center installations while staff drafts updated 1041 regulations and evaluates water, power and environmental impacts. The moratorium is proposed to align with June 24, 2027, wind and solar regulation dates.

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The Grand County Planning Commission voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners impose a moratorium on commercial data center facilities while staff develops updated 1041 regulations or considers further restrictions.

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