Dane County Approves 18-Month Data Center Moratorium

Dane County approves 18-month ban on ‘hyperscale‘ data centers

The Dane County Board approved an 18-month moratorium on so-called “hyperscale” data centers similar to the $12 billion QTS facility rejected by the village of DeForest.

County board OKs pause on data centers

At its Thursday, June 4 meeting, the Dane County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a temporary halt on permits for hyperscale data centers in unincorporated areas of the county. According to a county news release, the measure prevents the receipt of applications for, and the granting of, any zoning permits related to the placement or construction of hyperscale data centers for the next 18 months.

Dane County Board approves data center moratorium

The Dane County Board got to some big issues in four hours: a data center moratorium, resolution on gender-affirming care, a replacement for Flock cameras, and restart of a contract for jail communications.

Nye County approves data center moratorium

New applications for these commercial facilities will not be accepted while the county drafts regulations.

Dane County approves 18-month data center moratorium

DANE COUNTY, Wis. (WKOW) -- The Dane County Board of Supervisors on Thursday approved an 18-month pause on permits for hyperscale data centers in unincorporated areas of the county.