Data center construction is booming, and it could affect utility rates

  • May 2, 2025
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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 tech companies promise investment and jobs, the real costs may land on regular utility customers. Experts warn that utilities could pass along the financial risk of overbuilt infrastructure or failed projects to ratepayers, raising serious concerns about fairness and affordability.

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