Microsoft’s Wisconsin data centers would equal 40 Walmart Supercenters

• Microsoft is proposing to build 15 new data centers in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.
• The proposed expansion would add approximately 8.7 million square feet to its operations in Racine County.
• These plans are still in the preliminary stages and require approval from local officials.
• The company must adhere to village conditions and state environmental rules for the construction.

Microsoft Corp. is planning 15 more data centers and adding 8.7 million square feet to its operation in Racine County.

The Mount Pleasant Village Plan Commission unanimously approved the site plans for Microsoft’s latest development on Jan. 21. The approval goes to the full village board.

Microsoft has had a presence in the area since it announced it was building its first data center in 2024.

This latest proposal, if approved by officials from the Village of Mount Pleasant, marks the biggest expansion the company has made since it came to Wisconsin.

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