Our Lighthouse campus is setting the standard for sustainable data center construction. Unlike traditional data centers that use significant amounts of water for cooling, this project will use a closed-loop cooling system, meaning much less water is needed than a traditional evaporative cooling system. The peak daily water use of the campus will be less than 22,000 gallons, equivalent to approximately 65 residential homes. We will not withdraw water directly from Lake Michigan; instead, we will utilize the existing city water supply.

Vantage is funding all electrical infrastructure upgrades. We’re actually adding new power capacity to the grid for the campus in addition to 600MW of clean power to be used by Wisconsin residents, with 70% of our capacity originating from zero-emission resources (the remaining 30% will be matched with renewable energy purchases).

Utility rates will not increase on other ratepayers due to our project.

Port Washington residents will see property tax savings of approximately $170 per year. The city will receive $650,000 annually in new tax revenue for schools and community initiatives.

More than 4,000 construction jobs over three years, the majority of which will be union, plus 300+ permanent full-time positions once the campus is operational. The project will also support nearly 6,000 indirect jobs and results in a $2.7 billion increase in regional GDP.

We’re setting new standards for sustainable data centers with 70% clean energy, minimal water use and comprehensive biodiversity improvements. We have carefully designed the campus to minimize wetland impacts, and we will exceed regulatory requirements for mitigation.

Construction is expected to begin in October with the first building slated for completion in Q3 2027. All four buildings are expected to be operational by Q4 2028.