Data centers are a hot real estate trend, but will Colorado miss out on big projects?

Colorado's growing demand for data centers highlights the state’s potential as a hub for the industry. Flexential recently broke ground on its largest Denver-area facility, signaling the region's readiness to meet surging colocation and AI-driven infrastructure needs. However, a lack of state sales tax exemptions for large-scale data centers hinders Colorado's ability to attract hyperscale projects compared to neighboring states. Industry leaders stress that tax policy reforms could position Colorado as a competitive destination for future data center investments, bolstering local economies while addressing global tech demands.