data centers
Data Centers in Colorado: Separating Fact from Fear
Introduction Data centers are the physical banks of computers that store, process, and deliver digital services. The computers within data centers, called servers, are distinguished from home personal computers by their function — they serve up…
Testimony on HB26-1030, Data Center & Utility…
The Independence Institute submitted written testimony on HB26-1030, “Data Center & Utility…
Week in Review: Truth about Data Centers
Data centers are the 21st century version of the power plant or water tower—essential infrastructure…
The Data Center Debate: Fact vs. Fiction
The digital economy runs on data centers, an vital core of modern infrastructure most people never…
Xcel Energy Proposes Large-Load Tariff for Data Centers
Last week, Xcel Energy proposed a long-awaited large-load tariff on data centers that want to build…
Testimony on Bill to Implement Consumer-Regulated Electricity
On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Independence Institute Energy Policy Analyst Sarah Montalbano testified in favor of consumer-regulated electric utilities (CREUs) in the Colorado House Energy & Environment Committee. The bill would allow the…
More energy bills with bigger stakes
In early February, Independence Institute’s Energy & Environmental Policy Center flagged the…
Bad and Worse for Data Centers in Colorado
Denver just added a new layer to an already hostile environment for data centers. This week, Mayor…
Minnesota electricity prices still more expensive than…
Checking up on national electricity prices: Minnesota continues to have the highest rates in its…
Early Energy Rumblings from the Colorado Legislature
The Colorado legislature is putting some energy hearings on the board for February, and 13 energy…
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