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What you need to know about data centers

What you need to know about data centers

News ClipBillings Gazette·Mount Pleasant, WI·7/8/2026

Data centers are rapidly expanding across the U.S., attracting major investment but also facing public backlash. These large, energy-consuming projects are reshaping communities. A Microsoft data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin is mentioned as an example.

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Data centers are undergoing rapid expansion throughout the United States, bringing substantial investment but simultaneously generating considerable public opposition. These facilities, characterized by their high energy consumption, are significantly impacting and transforming local communities. An example provided is the Microsoft data center located in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, which features large air-to-liquid heat exchange fans.