Tech
Why Madison Suburb of DeForest Shot Down $12 Billion Data Center Project
No developer had offered such wide-ranging community investments and protections. Yet it was rejected.
Aug 4th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
American Transmission Co., We Energies Seek State Approval for Data Center Costs
Will it protect customers from paying for Mount Pleasant data center? 'The devil is in the details.'
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
$10 Billion Data Center Proposal in Central Wisconsin Dropped to Avoid Public Process
Town chair in Columbia County said process must be public; company didn't pursue a deal.
Aug 3rd, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
WEC CEO Says Oracle Will Meet Tough Data Center Finance Rules
Utility leader backs $15 billion Port Washington project despite lawsuit and credit downgrade.
Jul 31st, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Why We Support a Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers
AI is transforming the economy, but we should not let wealthy corporations dictate the terms.
Jul 27th, 2026 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic and Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II
Francesca Hong’s Policy on Data Centers Is Unique
Only governor candidate to propose 1-year moratorium. What would it mean for Wisconsin?
Jul 20th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Oracle’s Credit Rating Cut Amid Data Center Legal Battle with WI Regulators
BBB- rating just about junk status. Trying to build $15B data center in Port Washington.
Jul 20th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
In a Wisconsin Land Rush, Data Centers Made Them Millionaires
But some sellers are dissatisfied, and nearby residents aren’t happy either.
Jul 13th, 2026 by Tom Kertscher and Paul Kiefer
Environmental Groups Sue DNR Over Port Washington Data Center Review
Lawsuit says state skipped a full environmental impact statement for the $15 billion project.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Regulators Refuse To Loosen Data Center Rules, Oracle Files Lawsuit
Oracle argues requirement could cost it $100 million per year. Rule designed to protect other customers.
Jul 10th, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Data Centers Could Hike Wisconsin Energy Demand by 40% by 2032
Draft report: 72% of peak electricity load associated with 3 data center developments.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Residents Sue Microsoft Over Noise From New Mount Pleasant Data Center
Sturtevant neighbors file a federal class action, alleging constant humming and property damage.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
