To inform a newly-created Dane County Advisory Committee on Data Centers, a policy analysis intern researched hyperscale data centers, including state laws in Wisconsin, economic impacts, electricity and water usage, and additional environmental concerns. The report offered six policy recommendations for Dane County to consider as this issue continues to play out across Wisconsin.
Assessing local policy options related to large data centers in Wisconsin
Amy Gangl
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- University University of Wisconsin - Madison
- Program UniverCity Alliance
- Sustainable Development Goals 3 Good Health and Well-Being
- Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name Dane County