Data Center University: Wisconsin

Описание: YouTube Description: Data Center University – Wisconsin Briefing (Filmed February 17, 2026)

Data centers are expanding rapidly across Wisconsin, bringing major impacts to our electric grid, water resources, utility bills, local economies, and community health. Data Center University brings together policy experts, advocates, and community leaders to break down what this growth means, what decisions are in front of state lawmakers, and how residents can stay informed and involved.

In this briefing you will learn:
• How data centers work and why their energy demand is so large
• The current scale of proposed and active projects in Wisconsin
• Impacts on electricity infrastructure, water use, and long-term costs
• Gaps in transparency and the current regulatory process
• Utility rate and cost allocation issues
• Community and environmental health considerations
• Job and economic development realities
• How other states are putting policy guardrails in place

This event was designed for legislators, staff, local officials, advocates, and community members who want clear, factual, and timely information as multiple data-center-related bills move through the Wisconsin State Legislature.

Featured speakers and organizations include:
Union of Concerned Scientists
Midwest Environmental Advocates
Citizens Utility Board
Clean Wisconsin
Healthy Climate Wisconsin
Walnut Way Conservation Corp
Policy and economic development experts
Community voices from impacted areas


Questions?
Email: [email protected]