New AI-Data Center Legislative Model Featured in Wisconsin Watch Article

New AI-Data Center Legislative Model Featured in Wisconsin Watch Article

News ClipUW-Milwaukee·WI·3/17/2026

A Wisconsin Watch article highlights a new legislative model for AI data centers developed by the Center for Water Policy. This model aims to increase transparency by requiring disclosures on water and electricity usage, addressing concerns over non-disclosure agreements between communities and the data center industry.

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The Center for Water Policy was mentioned in a Wisconsin Watch story about communities facing scrutiny after entering into non-disclosure agreements with members of the data center industry. The article highlighted the Center’s new AI-data center legislative model, including recommendations to increase transparency like requiring disclosures on water and electricity use.   Read …