MADISON (WKOW) — With the wave of data center proposals across Wisconsin, Dane County wants to create an advisory committee to ensure transparency about proposed facilities.

"As the demand for artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure grows, data centers are becoming a major development trend across the country, including Wisconsin," said County Board Chair Patrick Miles. "These projects promise to bring investment and jobs, but they also raise complex questions about energy use, water resources, and long-term land use."

On Thursday, an 11-person team announced RES-205. The team included representatives from Dane County Cities and Villages Association (DCCVA), and the Dane County Towns Association (DCTA). The advisory committee will convene within 60 days of adoption and deliver

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