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Leah Steinberg

Who Really Pays for Data Centers Powered By Fossil Fuels? 
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By: Union of Concerned Scientists This blog from the Union of Concerned Scientists outlines how fossil-fueled data centers threaten energy affordability and the environment. Utilities often build costly gas infrastructure…

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Demand growth and risk management
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Critical Consumer Issues Forum July 2025 report urging data centers to put “downward pressure on rates” Read the Report

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Customers First:  May Power Breakfast on Data Centers
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CFC’s 2025 Power Breakfast featured discussions about data centers and energy use. Thanks to WisconsinEye for providing coverage of the event. Watch Here

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What are data centers? Wisconsin cities’ potential new neighbors, explained
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Mount Pleasant, Port Washington, Kenosha, Beaver Dam — in recent months, Wisconsin’s data center tally is growing. All four communities may one day host large, artificial intelligence-focused data centers for…

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Data center construction is booming, and it could affect utility rates
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By: Bennet Goldstein / Wisconsin Watch This Wisconsin Watch article highlights how Wisconsin utilities and lawmakers are racing to attract data centers with tax breaks and discounted power rates. While…

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Extracting Profits from the Public: How Utility Ratepayers Are Paying for Big Tech’s Power
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A new paper from Harvard’s Electricity Law Initiative reveals how utility customers are unknowingly helping to subsidize the energy costs of Big Tech’s expanding data centers. The report explains how…

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Energy Prices are Rising: Tips & Tools to Help Residential Consumers Save Money. CUB’s Residential Webinar (Spanish)
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El webinar educativo residencial de Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin habló sobre todas las herramientas, recursos y programas que están disponibles para los consumidoresresidenciales (tanto propietarios como inquilinos) para abordar…

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Webinar Spotlights IRA Rebates, Tax Credits, Ways to Save (Spanish)
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Webinars destacan reembolsos de IRA, créditos fiscales, maneras por las que puedes ahorrar dinero. Propietarios y gerentes de empresas que quieren obtener información sobre nuevos créditos fiscales, reembolsos y cómo empezar a…

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Winter is Coming: Simple Steps to Cut Heating Costs
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As winter approaches, heating bills can quickly become a major expense for Wisconsin households. However, with a few simple steps, you can reduce your heating costs and still stay warm…

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