Brown County discussing data center construction moratorium
Brown County, Wisconsin, is considering a moratorium on data center construction projects. County Supervisor Christopher Welch is pushing for the halt to allow state lawmakers to create stricter rules regarding environmental monitoring and local energy infrastructure. The proposed moratorium would expire once these state-level regulations are established.
Brown County, Wisconsin, is currently considering the implementation of a moratorium on new data center construction projects. This initiative is being spearheaded by County Supervisor Christopher Welch, who is advocating for a temporary pause on developments, including land acquisition and permitting for data centers.
The primary objective behind the proposed moratorium is to provide state lawmakers with adequate time to develop and enact more stringent regulations specifically addressing data centers. These future rules are expected to cover critical areas such as environmental monitoring, enforcement by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the potential strain that large data center facilities could place on local energy infrastructure.
The moratorium, if enacted, would remain in effect until these new state-level regulations are officially put into place. A discussion regarding this proposal is scheduled to take place before the County Planning, Development, and Transportation Committee.