Landowners Oppose ATC's High-Voltage Line for $15B Data Center in Wisconsin
Landowners and local governments in southeastern Wisconsin are opposing American Transmission Co.'s proposed high-voltage transmission line intended to support a $15 billion data center project backed by OpenAI and Oracle. The preferred route would affect private properties, raising concerns about the use of eminent domain for projects benefiting large corporations. This controversy highlights ongoing national debates regarding the justification of eminent domain for private infrastructure needs.
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Landowners and local governments in southeastern Wisconsin are challenging American Transmission Co.'s (ATC) proposed high-voltage transmission line for a $15 billion data center project backed by OpenAI and Oracle. The preferred route would impact private properties, including a 70-acre property owned by David Aversa.
This pushback reflects concerns over eminent domain being used for projects primarily benefiting large companies. ATC plans a 100-mile line from Appleton to Port Washington to meet the data center's electricity demands, which have been described as unprecedented. The proposed line has sparked debate about the justification for using eminent domain for a private entity's needs, mirroring similar disputes across the country related to energy infrastructure.
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