Ashwaubenon Plan Commission votes unanimously to pause hyperscale data center development for 12 months
The Ashwaubenon Plan Commission unanimously voted to adopt a 12-month moratorium on hyperscale data center development in the village. This decision reflects growing regional scrutiny over data center expansion and potential strain on energy infrastructure, with similar concerns raised in nearby Brown County.
The Ashwaubenon Plan Commission, in a unanimous 7-0 vote on June 2, 2026, enacted a 12-month moratorium on hyperscale data center development within the village. The temporary halt reflects increasing regional concerns over the rapid expansion of data centers.
This action comes as other local government bodies are also scrutinizing data center growth. In Brown County, Supervisor Christopher Welch voiced similar concerns at a May 20 County Board of Supervisors meeting, advocating for a temporary pause until state legislation can establish comprehensive regulations, monitoring by the Department of Natural Resources, and address potential impacts on energy infrastructure. Welch's proposal was subsequently referred to the Brown County Planning, Development, and Transportation Committee for further discussion and a vote, which was also scheduled for June 2.