Wright County opens fact-finding on data centers, battery storage and wind turbines
Jul 20, 2026
Supervisors and residents discussed potential data centers, battery energy storage systems and wind turbines, with officials and energy providers urging research, tours and ordinance drafting before any moratorium or regulatory action.
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Supervisor (speaker 7) introduced a broad agenda item asking residents for input on data centers, battery energy storage systems and wind turbines, citing concerns about water use, noise and long-term impacts. He said the board intends to keep the topic on future agendas and collect public comment before making policy decisions.
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