CleanTechnica•14 days ago
New Toolkit Helps Communities Push Back Against Big Tech As Data Center Proposals Surge In Wisconsin
Key Takeaway
The growing influx of hyperscale data centers in Wisconsin creates significant new load demand but also introduces substantial community and regulatory hurdles for developers and large power consumers in the MISO region.
AI Summary
- •Wisconsin is experiencing a surge in proposals for 'energy-hungry hyperscale data centers,' indicating significant new load demand in the MISO region.
- •A new toolkit has been released to help local communities organize and push back against these data center developments.
- •This trend suggests increased regulatory scrutiny and potential community opposition for large power consumers and associated generation/transmission projects in areas targeted by Big Tech.
Topics
datacenterinterconnectmisopolicytransmission
Article Content
MADISON, Wisconsin – A new toolkit is available to help Wisconsinites take action to protect their communities as Big Tech companies continue to look to build energy-hungry hyperscale data centers in the state. “Hyperscale Data Centers in Wisconsin: Big Tech Unchecked” provides information for people to learn more about data centers, data ... [continued] The post New Toolkit Helps Communities Push Back Against Big Tech As Data Center Proposals Surge In Wisconsin appeared first on CleanTechnica .