Nothing reported in Oshkosh City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Oshkosh City votes on zoning. The Winnebago County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Oshkosh's Common Council unanimously passed a temporary pause on data center development. City staff will study the issue and write zoning rules. It does not decide whether data centers will be allowed later. Water was a main concern raised by council members.
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Winnebago County
Winnebago County approved a 12-month pause on data center development in the towns where the county controls zoning: Algoma, Omro, Neenah and Nekimi. There is no data center proposal in the county.
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Oshkosh City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Oshkosh City: Wppi Energy (municipal mktg authority) or Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Wisconsin.