PERSPECTIVES ON DATA CENTERS

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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Will Data Centers Gobble Up Wisconsin?
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By: Bruce Murphy | Urban Milwaukee This Urban Milwaukee column raises sharp concerns about the true costs of Wisconsin’s data center boom. While companies like Microsoft receive generous tax breaks…

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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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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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