Large data center proposal raises questions in rural Dane County

TOWN OF VIENNA, Wis. (WMTV) – A national tech company is considering a large parcel of farmland in northern Dane County as the site of a future data center campus.

Developer QTS Data Centers is exploring the possibility of building a multi-building campus on a 615-acre property in the Town of Vienna, just north of Madison. The company recently held a public drop-in meeting to share its early vision with nearby residents.

Data centers are large, secure buildings that store and process digital information, including email systems, websites, and cloud storage. They operate 24/7 and require extensive electrical infrastructure and cooling systems…

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