Disputes over clean energy may doom Wisconsin data center bills

  • January 16, 2026
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By: Kari Lydersen | Canary Media

Wisconsin lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree that data centers shouldn’t drive up utility bills for families and small businesses. But a new bill has sparked debate over a provision that would limit access to off-site clean energy, potentially locking in more fossil fuel use. As this article from Canary Media explains, the dispute highlights a missed chance to both protect ratepayers and ensure that big tech developments support Wisconsin’s clean energy goals.

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