DeForest cancels $12 billion data center plan
The village of DeForest dropped QTS Data Centers' proposal for a $12 billion data center after a news report revealed village staff knew about the project months before it was announced.
Data centers promise a boon for Wisconsin development
Data centers are driving construction growth in Wisconsin and are a buoy as the industry sees slowed demand. However, they raise questions for energy usage and environmental impact.
Wisconsin attracts plans for another data center
Virginia-based QTS Data Centers announced partnership with a Wisconsin labor organization as it seeks approval for a $15 billion data center in Dane County.
QTS plans $12B data center project in DeForest
Virginia-based QTS Data Centers announced it will advance plans for a $12 billion data center development and a $50 million community commitment for Dane County.
Developer looks to build data center campus in Dane County
Project could have as many as 15 buildings constructed over the next decade
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