Data Center Expansion

Microsoft is expanding its data center footprint in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, with approval for 15 new facilities to meet AI infrastructure demand. This expansion, linked to AI service contracts, comes as major tech companies race to build AI-ready data centers. Mount Pleasant’s embrace of the project contrasts with other communities’ concerns, influenced by past economic disappointments. The $13 billion project, spanning nearly 9 million square feet, has largely received local support, with assurances on water usage and long-term job potential.