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A Clear Win: PSC to Demand Consistent Data Center Pricing Plans
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State energy regulators on Thursday sent a clear message to Alliant Energy and other Wisconsin utilities Thursday when they required Alliant to develop a standardized rate framework for collecting costs…

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Wisconsin data centers to pay full energy costs under new rate, regulators say
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MSN | April 2026 The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has approved a groundbreaking electricity rate plan requiring data centers to pay the full cost of the power plants and infrastructure…

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“Not a single cent:’ PSC revamps data center power price plan
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MADISON – Wisconsin took a big step forward Friday for folks concerned about their rising We Energies bills. “The Public Service Commission’s decision on data center power rates for We…

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Wisconsin regulators revise We Energies data center tariff to shift full costs to tech companies
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58News Milwaukee | Meredith Hackler The Public Service Commission met Friday, April 24, to consider a proposal by the Wisconsin Electric Power Company. The proposal aims to make sure that…

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State regulators change We Energies’ data center rate proposal to protect customers
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Wisconsin Public Radio | Joe Schulz State regulators signed off on a first-of-its-kind plan in Wisconsin setting how large data centers served by We Energies will pay for the electricity…

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Wisconsin regulators: Data centers must cover full cost of their energy needs
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Wisconsin Watch | Paul Kiefer Large data centers served by We Energies will pick up the entire tab for new power plants, solar farms and other generators needed to power…

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PSC makes significant changes while approving We Energies data center electricity rates
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BizTimes | Arthur Thomas The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin on Friday approved proposed electricity rates for data centers served by We Energies while making changes aimed at protecting other…

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CUB Economist Steve Kihm named to US Financial Experts Board
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SURFA is completing its 49th year as an association promoting educational advancement and professional integrity for financial experts. SURFA members work for consumer advocates, utilities and government agencies and provide perspective on…

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WPS Rate Hike for 2027 and 2028
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, rates WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE RATE CASE HIGHLIGHTS   On April 1, Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (WPS) filed an application to change electric rates in 2027 and 2028. WPS is…

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We Energies Rate Hike for 2027 and 2028
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In April 2026, We Energies filed an application to change electric rates and natural gas charges in 2027 and 2028. We Energies is seeking total increases of $480 million over…

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