/local/economy/datacenters/ Recent content in Data Centers on Werk Space Hugo en /local/economy/datacenters/wi-ai-governance/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /local/economy/datacenters/wi-ai-governance/ <div class="alert alert-info" role="alert"> <h4 class="alert-heading">Framing Note</h4> <p>This analysis is guided by the companion document “The Benefits of a Forward-Thinking Technology Stance for Wisconsin,” which outlines the statewide advantages of embracing a partnership-oriented approach to data center development.</p> <p>That document articulates the long-term community, workforce, governance, and digital-resilience benefits that inform the recommendations and evaluation criteria used throughout this report.</p> <p>The present report should be read in conjunction with that guiding benefits overview, which establishes the strategic rationale for Wisconsin’s approach to hyperscale and AI-era infrastructure. <a href="/local/economy/datacenters/forward-thinking/">Go to The Benefits of a Forward-Thinking Technology Stance for Wisconsin</a></p> /local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/ <h1 id="wisconsin-data-center-landscape-strategic-analysis--policy-briefing"><strong>Wisconsin Data Center Landscape: Strategic Analysis &amp; Policy Briefing</strong></h1> <p><em>Comprehensive Evaluation of Major Hyperscale Projects in Southeast Wisconsin</em></p> <hr> <h2 id="table-of-contents"><strong>Table of Contents</strong></h2> <ol> <li><a href="/local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/#executive-summary">Executive Summary</a></li> <li><a href="/local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/#statewide-context">Statewide Context</a></li> <li><a href="/local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/#risk-scoring-matrix">Risk Scoring Matrix</a></li> <li><a href="/local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/#project-analyses">Project Analyses</a> <ul> <li><a href="/local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/#1-microsoft--mount-pleasant">Microsoft — Mount Pleasant</a></li> <li><a href="/local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/#2-microsoft--racinecaledonia-future-site">Microsoft — Racine/Caledonia Future Site</a></li> <li><a href="/local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/#3-vantage--openai--oracle--port-washington-stargate">Vantage + OpenAI + Oracle — Port Washington (“Stargate”)</a></li> <li><a href="/local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/#4-meta--beaver-dam">Meta — Beaver Dam</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="/local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/#cross-project-findings">Cross-Project Findings</a></li> <li><a href="/local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/#recommendations-for-wisconsin">Recommendations for Wisconsin</a></li> <li><a href="/local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/#appendix-a--policy-questions">Appendix A — Policy Questions</a></li> <li><a href="/local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/#appendix-b--glossary">Appendix B — Glossary</a></li> <li><a href="/local/economy/datacenters/evaluating-proposals/#ref-table">Reference Table - Wisconsin Data Center Landscape</a></li> </ol> <hr> <h2 id="executive-summary"><strong>Executive Summary</strong></h2> <p>Wisconsin is entering a pivotal moment in its economic and technological development. With major hyperscale data centers proposed or underway—including investments from Microsoft (Mount Pleasant and Racine/Caledonia), Meta (Beaver Dam), and Vantage/OpenAI/Oracle (Port Washington)—the state faces an opportunity unprecedented in its modern history.</p> /local/economy/datacenters/forward-thinking/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /local/economy/datacenters/forward-thinking/ <blockquote> <p><em>How Strategic Partnerships Around Data Centers Can Transform the State’s Future</em></p></blockquote> <hr> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>Wisconsin stands at a turning point. The arrival of major data center proposals—Microsoft, Meta, Vantage/OpenAI/Oracle—offers more than economic development. If approached strategically, these projects can help Wisconsin build long-term strength in digital skill, public-sector modernization, community resilience, and technological leadership.</p> <p>This document outlines the <strong>core benefits</strong> Wisconsin gains by taking a thoughtful, partnership-based stance toward data center development.</p> /local/economy/datacenters/benefits-brief/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /local/economy/datacenters/benefits-brief/ <div class="alert alert-info" role="alert"> <h4 class="alert-heading">Framing Note</h4> <p>This analysis is guided by the companion document “The Benefits of a Forward-Thinking Technology Stance for Wisconsin,” which outlines the statewide advantages of embracing a partnership-oriented approach to data center development.</p> <p>That document articulates the long-term community, workforce, governance, and digital-resilience benefits that inform the recommendations and evaluation criteria used throughout this report.</p> <p>The present report should be read in conjunction with that guiding benefits overview, which establishes the strategic rationale for Wisconsin’s approach to hyperscale and AI-era infrastructure. <a href="/local/economy/datacenters/forward-thinking/">Go to The Benefits of a Forward-Thinking Technology Stance for Wisconsin</a></p> /local/economy/datacenters/policy-questions/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 /local/economy/datacenters/policy-questions/ <div class="alert alert-info" role="alert"> <h4 class="alert-heading">Framing Note</h4> <p>This analysis is guided by the companion document “The Benefits of a Forward-Thinking Technology Stance for Wisconsin,” which outlines the statewide advantages of embracing a partnership-oriented approach to data center development.</p> <p>That document articulates the long-term community, workforce, governance, and digital-resilience benefits that inform the recommendations and evaluation criteria used throughout this report.</p> <p>The present report should be read in conjunction with that guiding benefits overview, which establishes the strategic rationale for Wisconsin’s approach to hyperscale and AI-era infrastructure. <a href="/local/economy/datacenters/forward-thinking/">Go to The Benefits of a Forward-Thinking Technology Stance for Wisconsin</a></p>