Madison, Wis., Joins Other Local Govts. in Data Center Pause

Madison, Wis., Joins Other Local Govts. in Data Center Pause

News ClipGovTech·Madison, Waukesha County, WI·1/16/2026

The city of Madison, Wisconsin has approved a one-year moratorium on new data center development. The pause will allow the city to review potential impacts and guide future data center development.

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Gov: Madison City Government
Officials at the capital city this week approved a one-year moratorium on data center development. The suspension will provide time to review potential impacts and guide responsible development.