Electricity analysts raise concerns over proposed data center rate plan

  • January 23, 2026
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By: Francesca Pica | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A new report warns that residential utility customers in Wisconsin could end up subsidizing the massive energy needs of incoming data centers. As utilities propose new infrastructure investments, concerns are growing that costs will be shifted onto households and small businesses instead of the corporations driving the demand. The article highlights the urgent need for fair rate structures that protect everyday consumers.

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