Viridian Acquisitions LLC

Data center plans create new coalitions

Community opposition is mounting in Rock County, Wisconsin, against proposed data center developments in Beloit and Janesville, driven by concerns over environmental impact and quality of life. Local residents are organizing town halls, distributing signs, and submitting petitions to protest projects, some of which are shrouded in secrecy due to non-disclosure agreements. This local pushback mirrors rejections of data centers in other Wisconsin municipalities.