La Crosse County forms education committee on data centers
The La Crosse County Board has established a new committee to study data centers, driven by their rapid expansion due to AI demands. This committee will gather information, consult zoning officials and industry experts, and assess economic and environmental considerations. Its findings will inform future decisions by the county board regarding data center development.
The La Crosse County Board, with newly-elected members recently sworn in by Judge Scott Horne, has formed a committee to address the rapid expansion of data centers, an industry propelled by artificial intelligence demands.
The committee's mandate is to thoroughly investigate data centers, encompassing their economic and environmental implications. Representatives from each municipality within the county will comprise the group, which is tasked with consulting both local zoning officials and industry experts to gather comprehensive information. The ultimate goal of this new committee is to provide informed recommendations and advice to the County Board on future data center development and policy within La Crosse County.