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$1.4B transmission line project proposed for Port Washington data center
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By: Evan Casey | Wisconsin Public Radio WPR reports that a $1.4 billion transmission line project is being proposed to serve a massive data center in Port Washington—one that could…

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Data centers have sprung up across Wisconsin creating odd political fault lines | Opinion
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By: Kristin Brey | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Data centers may not spark the same emotions as abortion or taxes, and the policy positions won’t track neatly along red vs. blue…

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AI Data Centers are sending power bills soaring
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By: Josh Saul, Leonardo Nicoletti, Demetrios Pogkas, Dina Bass, and Naureen Malik | Bloomberg As AI data centers rapidly expand across the country, they’re driving up electricity demand—and potentially prices—for…

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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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We Energies bills to rise $8-$9 for residential customers. Another increase coming in 2026
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We Energies customers will see increases in their electric bill the next two years — not as much as the utility had sought from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission but…

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Utility regulators reduce rate hikes for Superior residents
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Wisconsin utility regulators signed off on increases in electric, water and natural gas rates for Superior residents on Thursday. The approved rate increases are smaller than what the utility was seeking.hashtag…

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Sen. Cowles: WPS’s latest money grab proposal puts ratepayers at risk
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Senator Rob Cowles (R-Green Bay) released a statement after submitting comments to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) encouraging the Commissioners to either dramatically revise or outright reject rate…

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Higher gas and electric bill: Company proposes rate hikes for 2025, 2026
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) hosted two public hearings in Ashwaubenon on Thursday, to hear local opinions regarding a proposal by Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS) to raise…

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Concerned about WPS’ electric, natural gas rates? Weigh in at upcoming public hearing
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At a recent public hearing in Green Bay, WPS customers voiced concerns over proposed rate hikes for 2025 and 2026. The request comes as rising electricity and utility bills garner national…

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