CO SB102

Defines "large-load data centers" as new facilities with peak load over 30 megawatts (or 60 megawatts for multiple centers) and existing centers adding equivalent capacity, requiring operators to meet 100% annual renewable energy consumption and hourly matching requirements starting January 1, 2031

Requires operators to enter minimum 15-year contracts with utilities to pay all costs of generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure, and prohibits utilities from offering economic development rates to large-load data centers

Mandates annual reporting to the Department of Public Health and Environment on electricity consumption, water usage, backup generator operations, and incentives received, with reports made publicly available

Requires cumulative impacts analysis and community benefit agreements for data centers proposed in disproportionately impacted communities, including public hearings and consultation with community organizations before development permits are issued

Establishes labor standards including prevailing wages, apprenticeship program participation, and OSHA compliance, while requiring the Department of Local Affairs to publish model codes for local governments by June 30, 2027