

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wisconsin Data Centers: Power & Water Town Hall Meeting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the Journal Sentinel for answers to your questions about data center water and power usage along with a conversation with two experts.About this EventData centers have become a contentious issue, as several massive projects have been proposed or recently approved in Wisconsin. In December, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel asked readers to send us their questions -- and nearly 300 responded. The majority centered on how much water and electricity data centers use and the impact on local resources. Therefore, the first of three planned community events will center on answering your questions on water and power. In addition, the event will feature experts on water and electrical usage who will help put the issues into context.The panelists include:Arthur Harrington is an attorney at Godfrey and Kahn who specializes in environmental and energy law and teaches the first energy law course offered at Marquette Law School.Melissa K. Scanlan is the Director of the Center for Water Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences.Sponsored by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Pabst Theater Group.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/60ca4640-f9f8-11f0-953c-0b4fd2fcffda-rimg-w910-h740-dceeeeee-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 05:00 PM - 05:10 PMWelcome and opening remarks from emcee Kristin BreyInfo: Journal Sentinel Ideas Lab columnist Kristin Brey will welcome guests, talk about the ground rules and outline how this town hall meeting started with a request for readers to share their questions and perspectives on data centers. The issue is so complex and the response so overwhelming that we plan two other town hall meetings to continue digging into data centers.?: 05:10 PM - 05:30 PMAnswers to most frequent questions about power and water usageInfo: The Journal Sentinel received more than 250 questions from readers. Reporters answer the most common ones on energy and water to help set the stage for more in-depth discussions with two experts. ?: 05:30 PM - 06:15 PMIn conversation with Arthur Harrington on energy issuesInfo: Energy expert Arthur Harrington will discuss the complex issues around energy generation, the power grid and utility bills with Kristin Brey and Journal Sentinel Business Editor Jim Nelson. The last 15 minutes will feature audience questions.?: 06:15 PM - 07:00 PMIn conversation with Melissa Scanlan on water usageInfo: Water expert Melissa Scanlan will discuss the issues around water usage and discharge with Kristin Brey and Journal Sentinel Great Lakes reporter Caitlin Looby. The last 15 minutes will feature audience questions.
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Milwaukee
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Turner Hall Ballroom
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- **full address**: Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 North Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

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- **organizer**: Jim Fitzhenry (https://allevents.in/org/jim-fitzhenry/23707934)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 North Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Jim Fitzhenry
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, workshops, art, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Wisconsin Data Centers: Power & Water Town Hall Meeting ?
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