DeForest Residents Push for Referendum on QTS Data Center Annexation Amid Legislative Oversight Proposal
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Residents in DeForest, Wisconsin, are advocating for a referendum on QTS's proposed annexation of 1,700 acres for an AI data center, backed by a petition with over 1,000 signatures. Concurrently, state legislators have introduced a bill aimed at increasing oversight of data center projects, which includes measures to prevent utility cost hikes and mandates for renewable energy use. The village board has yet to act on the petition due to legal concerns.
Jan 7, 2026, 4:03 PM
