Wisconsin Data Center Faces Legal and Energy Scrutiny | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Environmental groups are launching a major legal challenge against Wisconsin’s DNR over a colossal new data center in Port Washington, accusing officials of bypassing mandatory environmental reviews. The $1.3 billion project — a joint venture between Oracle, OpenAI, and Vantage — spans 672 acres and will demand staggering energy and water resources, raising alarms about wetland destruction, air pollution, and climate impacts. Critics warn this unprecedented development could reshape the region’s ecology while critics also highlight financial risks: the Public Service Commission has mandated…