Protect Weld County Residents and Hold Data Centers Accountable!

Weld County Commission is scheduled to take a final vote at an upcoming Commission Meeting on a code change to pave the way for a proposed large‑scale data center to be built by Global AI at the former Kodak facility in unincorporated Weld County. Residents deserve clear information about what a code change and this project would mean for our health, safety, utilities, and tax bills. Weld County residents should not be left paying the price for corporate expansion.

ACCOUNTABILITY FIRST

Data‑center developers must pay their fair share for the infrastructure they require. Existing ratepayers should not see higher utility bills because a private company needs new power lines or grid upgrades. As Colorado works to maintain reliable energy and meet long‑term planning goals, it is also important that new large‑scale electricity users rely on clean and safe energy sources that limit pollution and protect the health of our communities. There must also be tranparency related to water usage, especialy now, as Colorado experiences one of the lowest snowpack levels on record.

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Dear Weld County Commissioners, I am concerned about the large-scale AI data center that has been proposed for the former Kodak facility in unincorporated Weld County. Facilities of this scale require enormous amounts of electricity, new substations and transmission lines, backup generation, and significant volumes of water. Without strong safeguards, they can strain local infrastructure, increase noise and traffic, worsen air quality, and shift long-term costs onto residents. I urge you, before any code changes, annexation, permitting, or deals are made, the following should be required: 1) Full public transparency regarding energy and water use for data centers 2) Independent review of infrastructure, air quality, noise, and safety impacts 3) Requirements that data center developers – not households – pay for the needed infrastructure to ensure rate payers will not be negatively impacted 4) Responsible energy planning that prioritizes clean power 5) Responsible water planning that protects the local supply 6) Strong public engagement and clear communication with Weld County residents Weld County residents deserve transparency, fiscal responsibility, and protection of community health before industrial-scale development moves forward.

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