Stopped or cancelled
QTS data center campus (DeForest / Town of Vienna)
QTS proposed a $12 billion data center campus on about 1,600 acres in the town of Vienna, which DeForest would have annexed. After months of opposition, QTS paused the project in January 2026.
Where things stand: QTS paused the project and withdrew its applications in late January 2026.
🕒 Latest update (Jan 28, 2026): QTS said now is not the right time for the project and paused it.
What we know
- 📍 WhereFarmland in the town of Vienna that would have been annexed to the village of DeForest, Vienna, Dane County
- 🏢 CompanyQTS Data Centers
- 🌳 Size1,600 acres
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromAlliant Energy territory.
- 💵 Cost$12 billion
What happened so far
- Nov 2025The Town of Vienna rejected a $40 million agreement tied to the data center.
- Jan 27, 2026DeForest village staff recommended against the project.
- Jan 28, 2026QTS said now is not the right time for the project and paused it.
Local votes and rules
✋ Turned down
The Town of Vienna rejected a $40 million agreement tied to QTS's planned $12 billion data center campus, which the Village of DeForest would have annexed. QTS paused the project in January 2026.
Nov 2025
🛰️ See it from above
An aerial photo of the area.
We only know the town, so this shows the town center, not the exact site. Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- QTS pauses DeForest data center project after village staff recommendation · WMTV 15 News · Jan 29, 2026
- DeForest data center deal · Wisconsin Watch · Aug 3, 2026
- Vienna says no to data center agreement · Civic Media (WMDX) · Nov 19, 2025
- At least four Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for data centers · Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / Wisconsin Watch · Feb 1, 2026
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