Madison, Wisconsin, Approves One-Year Moratorium on Data Center Development
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
The Common Council of Madison, Wisconsin, has enacted a one-year moratorium on the development of data centers and telecommunications centers larger than 10,000 square feet. This pause aims to assess the impacts of such facilities and to establish long-term regulations, with plans for public engagement and stakeholder analysis during the review period. Similar moratoriums have been implemented in several other states, reflecting growing concerns over infrastructure and electricity costs.

Jan 20, 2026, 6:09 AM