La Crosse Common Council Approves Moratorium On Data Center Developments
The La Crosse Common Council has approved an 18-month moratorium on data center developments within the city. This decision was made due to concerns regarding energy demands, economic, health, and safety impacts associated with such facilities. La Crosse County had previously approved a similar moratorium in June.
The La Crosse Common Council has enacted an 18-month moratorium on new data center developments within the city. The decision comes amidst growing concerns over the potential energy demands, economic, health, and safety impacts that data centers can bring.
This action follows a similar moratorium approved by La Crosse County in June, indicating a broader trend of municipalities across Wisconsin, including Manitowoc County, Mishicot, and Wrightstown, implementing pauses on data center construction to evaluate their effects.