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Madison city commissioners approved the first reading of a rezoning ordinance to allow Giga Energy to establish a cryptocurrency data center, converting two parcels of land near the Madison Generating Plant from agricultural and highway business to light industrial. The proposed 10-megawatt facility aims to begin operations by August 2026, potentially generating $425,000 annually in electrical funds for the city, despite community concerns about possible electric rate increases. A second reading of the ordinance is set for February 17.