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QTS Aurora-Denver Campus

QTS Data Centers, a private operator, is building QTS Aurora-Denver Campus in Aurora, CO. Reported capacity is 177 MW with an estimated investment of $1 billion. Colorado's largest DC: 4 buildings on 80 acres, 177MW via Xcel; seeking permits for 98 more diesel backup generators (40 installed).

177 MWPlanned capacity

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Permitting
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Nothing written about this data center yet. The latest from Arapahoe County, CO:

Trident data center planned for Aurora 'must be stopped,' mayor says
denverpost.comOct 6, 2026

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Colorado state legislation

AB1577 - Data centers: monthly reportingLegislationdatacenterbans.comRequires monthly reporting by data centers.Download
HF16 - Data center regulatory bill (1st Special Session)Legislationdatacenterbans.comRegulatory bill governing data centers passed in a special legislative session.Download
SB102 - Data Center Accountability ActLegislationdatacenterbans.comEstablishes accountability requirements for data center operators.Download
Council Bill No. 26-0431 (Data Center Moratorium)Moratoriumdenver.legistar.comDenver moratorium on data center approvals, enacted by unanimous vote effective May 21, 2026.Download
Resolution No. 2026-02-27-01 (Moratorium)Moratoriumphillipscounty.colorado.govPhillips County, Colorado resolution enacting a data center development moratorium, February 27, 2026.Download
HB1030 - Data Center & Utility ModernizationLegislationlegiscan.comIn committee May 7, 2026Description comingDownload

Site details

Operator: QTS Data Centers
County: Arapahoe County, CO
Capacity: 177 MW
Address: Aurora, CO
Stage: Under construction

Size: not on file

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