Please go through each of the activities below and share your thoughts about data center development in Wisconsin!

Part 1: Give Feedback

👉 Share your thoughts or experiences related to the data center development by adding a comment and submitting feedback.

Part 2: Solutions

👉 Share your thoughts on what actions should be taken by adding a comment and submitting feedback.

Part 3: Quick Poll

👉 Share your opinion on data center development by taking quick polls.

Part 4: Engagement Timeline

👉 Review the data center development timeline and share what an ideal engagement timeline and successful community engagement would look like.

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👉 When you are done, press "Next" to move on to the next topic.

Part 1 - Give Feedback

Are you aware of any existing or proposed data centers in or near your community? If yes, how did you learn about them?

You’re welcome to respond by writing a discussion post, reading and replying to others’ posts, or uploading images that help illustrate your perspective. Your input is valuable and can help shape a more informed conversation on this topic.
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Part 2 - Solutions

1. In your opinion, what actions should be taken to address it? 2. Who should be taking these actions?

You’re welcome to respond by writing a discussion post, reading and replying to others’ posts, or uploading images that help illustrate your perspective. Your input is valuable and can help shape a more informed conversation on this topic.
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Part 3 - Quick Poll

Support/Opposition of Data Centers

Overall, what is your view on building a data center in/near your community? (Select one)

Potential Benefits of Data Centers

If a data center were approved, what ONE community benefit should the developer prioritize? (Select one)

Part 4 - Engagement Timeline

Timeline of Data Center Development

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    Early Planning & Site Search

    Companies look for places where a data center could be built.

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    Proposal & Community Notice

    A proposed location is shared and basic information becomes public.

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    Permits & Environmental Review

    Officials review the project, check rules, and study possible impacts.

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    Construction & Setup

    Buildings go up and systems (electric, water, cooling) are installed.

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    Operations & Monitoring

    The data center runs and impacts are monitored over time.

At which stage of the data center development process should community involvement occur?

Data centers go through many stages, from planning to construction to operation. Please tell us when you think the community should be included in the process.
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What would successful community engagement for a data center project look like?

For some people, "success" means having a voice. For others, it means clear information or real changes. What does success mean to you?
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Timeline

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    Community Input

    We’re gathering feedback from Wisconsin residents about local issues, including air quality, water resource management, and data center development.

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    Review and Analysis

    Your input will be reviewed by our research team to identify common concerns, themes, and areas for further attention.

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    Reporting and Sharing

    A summary of community feedback will be shared publicly, highlighting what we learned and how it connects to ongoing health and environmental policy efforts.

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    Informing Next Steps

    Your input will help inform future Wisconsin community engagement activities.

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