The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Grand County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Pro-Data Center Policies
Grand County bars construction of data centers in unincorporated areas until June 24, 2027. The temporary ban does not establish permanent rules or require existing centers to stop operating.
Rating from Colorado statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Grand County.
Specific to Grand County only.
current law · County measure: Unincorporated areas in Planning Commission recommendation; signed adopted scope unverifiedProhibits construction of data centers in unincorporated Grand County until June 24, 2027, while the county develops regulations.Grand County Data Center Facility Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The moratorium blocks construction of data centers in unincorporated Grand County until June 24, 2027, creating a substantial delay for new projects (moratorium is set to expire June 24, 2027). It does not establish permanent rules or say existing centers must stop operating, but the temporary construction ban is a serious barrier.
Timing
- Ends
- Jun 24, 2027
Local reporting states the data center moratorium is also set to expire June 24, 2027. This is a reported scheduled expiration, not verified against signed adopted text. Exact effective date, early-termination provisions and exemptions are unknown.
People behind it
- Kristen Manguso
Community Development Director; requested a recommendation of approval.
- Maxine LaBarre Krostue
County Attorney; recommended aligning with the June 24, 2027 date.
- Merrit Linke
Commissioner; advocated keeping the moratorium in place while drafting regulations.
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- Ed Raegner
District 1 commissioner; spoke about future board decisions.
- Randy George
District 3 commissioner; discussed learning from other counties.
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Reported temporary moratorium on the construction of data centers, with a June 24, 2027 scheduled expiration.
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