New Wisconsin data center approved as utilities face scrutiny over electric costs


New Wisconsin data center approved as utilities face scrutiny over electric costs


Sierra Club: Vast majority of public comments to PSC oppose We Energies, Alliant Energy data center rate proposals

Another data center plan is moving forward in Wisconsin even as polling and recent election results suggest growing public opposition to the projects.

The Beaver Dam City Council recently approved key measures paving the way for a second, much smaller data center in the community. 

That comes as the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is expected to decide on a data center rate proposal from We Energies this month and on a similar plan from Alliant Energy later this spring...

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RSK: It looks like the real objection to data centers has oiled down to who is going to pay for the increased rates for power......not environmental, although it is a factor.

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