Proposed data center rules prohibit hyperscale data centers in Madison

The city of Madison’s proposed data center regulatory framework would limit the size of new data centers, prohibiting so-called “hyperscale” data centers larger than 100,000 square feet and data center campuses in the city limits, the city announced Tuesday.

The city’s Department of Planning & Community & Economic Development will hold a virtual public information meeting on Oct. 27 to update the public on its draft framework for proposed zoning regulations for data centers within city limits.

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RSK: Madison joins the growing ranks of dumbing down data centers for now until issues get sorted out.