Next CoreSite Denver data center under scrutiny for water, energy use

A rendering shows the design of a new CoreSite data center proposed for Denver's Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. (Provided by CoreSite) — A rendering shows the design of a new CoreSite data center proposed for Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. (Provided by CoreSite)

By Elise Schmelzer | eschmelzer@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

UPDATED: October 14, 2024 at 6:03 AM MDT

Denver-based CoreSite plans to build a new data center in the Elyria Swansea neighborhood to provide computing services to companies in the metro area and beyond.

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Originally Published: October 14, 2024 at 6:00 AM MDT

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