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Brown County drops data center moratorium proposal
Brown County planning committee unanimously rejects a countywide data center moratorium citing lack of zoning authority over local governments.
Wrightstown tensions high amid data center proposal
An hours-long meeting to gauge interest in data centers in the Wrightstown Village Hall that gathered about 20 people turned into open debate.
WEC Energy Group says it’s in talks with more data center developers
WEC Energy Group is negotiating with data center developers in Wisconsin following PSC approval of special rates for large customers.
Wisconsin regulators: Data centers must cover full cost of their energy needs
Wisconsin Public Service Commission requires data centers to pay full costs for new power plants and generators to serve facilities in Port Washington and Mount Pleasant.
Developers navigate more difficult data center building environment
Data center developers in Wisconsin face increased opposition and regulatory hurdles as communities in DeForest and Cassville block large projects.
Critics fume over diesel generator health concerns at AI data center
While DNR readies a final report on emissions from backup generators at the Port Washington data center, environmental groups hold different views on health and environmental benchmarks.
Proposed Wisconsin Rapids data center to be discussed in May
Wisconsin Rapids planning commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed data center by PCH WI Holdings LLC at 950 Fourth Ave. N.
Where Wisconsin governor candidates stand on data center construction
Wisconsin governor candidates debate data center construction policies amid growing voter opposition and calls for regulation or construction pauses.
New details emerge on possible data center in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area
A possible billion-dollar data center in Grant County's Driftless Area could generate $5.6 million annually in property tax without tax incentives.
Wisconsin data center boom will demand massive water, energy resources
Wisconsin is becoming the epicenter for data center development, but concerns around energy and water resources remain.
Port Washington residents approve referendum requiring TID vetting
Port Washington voters approved a referendum requiring public votes on future TIF districts over $10 million after debate over the Vantage data center project.
Microsoft vows to end secret data center agreements with local governments
Microsoft is ending its policy of using non-disclosure agreements with local municipalities as it builds out its data centers.
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