President Biden's executive order addresses the race to build domestic data centers and clean energy plants in order to retain America's AI leadership.

Microsoft Corp. said it's not currently considering data center operations in Port Washington. More proposals for large data centers are expected in Southeast Wisconsin as the sector continues its rapid growth.

The first phase alone of Microsoft’s data center in Mount Pleasant will likely require the same amount of electricity needed to power more than 300,000 homes, according to new information obtained by the Journal Sentinel. Put into context, the City of Milwaukee has around 262,000 housing units.