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As Colorado River and tributaries shrink, a public power system frays

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The Gunnison River hydropower is under stress as data center development creates increasing demand for electricity generation.

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    As Colorado River and tributaries shrink, a public power system frays (opens Denver Westword)

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    The Gunnison River hydropower is under stress as data center development creates increasing demand for electricity generation.

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