JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — A new data center is proposed to replace a former General Motors auto assembly plant in Janesville, sparking community discussions and concerns over energy usage.

City Manager Kevin Lahner led a community conversation on Tuesday to provide details on the potential development process for the data center. The project is in its early stages, but a letter of intent is expected to be recommended on Monday.

One resident, who has been attending meetings since the beginning, created a Facebook page for community members opposing the center. She expressed concerns about the energy consumption of data centers, stating, "They use a lot... a ridiculous amount of energy. And a lot of times they get looked at through a lens of just this one data center. But they're not takin

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