Republican state legislators outlined their plans for proposed statewide data centers in Wisconsin.
They say the proposed legislation would protect farm land and water usage, while ensuring Wisconsinite’s electricity bills do not increase. Republicans add that the bill is not for or against data centers, but sets out rules and leaves the decision up to local municipalities. Large tech companies have plans to build data centers across Wisconsin. However, many Wisconsinites have expressed concern about the noise, a decrease in their property values, and an increase in energy and water demands. Wisconsin is an attractive location because it has access to lots of water – something that’s needed to cool the centers.
