Summary
Residents again urged the council to slow down on data center development, citing research on noise, air pollution, and water depletion near schools, and asking for a moratorium until new zoning safeguards are in place.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Alliant says ratepayers wouldn't directly pay for infrastructure built just for a data center, and that new large customers could help spread fixed costs and moderate bills.
Residents near the GM/JATCO site, especially families with school-age children, if safeguards are adopted.
Families near the proposed data center site could face noise, air quality, and water impacts if development proceeds without safeguards.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Plan Commission - Aug 3, 2026
The city is drafting a companion ordinance to regulate data centers, with a public workshop set for August 13 at the Hedberg Public Library. The zoning code update will reference the new regulations, and public input from a prior open house may shape the language.
City Council Meeting - Jul 27, 2026
Residents again urged the council to slow down on data center development, citing research on noise, air pollution, and water depletion near schools, and asking for a moratorium until new zoning safeguards are in place.
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City Council Workshop - Feb 9, 2026
The city is studying how a data center would affect electricity demand and residents' utility bills. Alliant Energy walked the council through rate-setting, saying costs of infrastructure built solely for a large customer are charged to that customer, and that adding customers spreads fixed costs across more ratepayers.
As Janesville weighs proposed data center, state lawmakers consider new regulations
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