Wisconsin Public Service Commission data center hearing draws public outcry

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 1,099

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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At a public hearing held by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission Tuesday, dozens of Wisconsin residents decried the effects massive data centers could have on the state’s electricity rates and ability to adopt renewable energy sources.

The three-member PSC is considering a proposal from the Wisconsin Electric Power Company to establish a tariff system for providing electricity to massive data centers. Under the proposal, “very large” customers that would be subject to the …

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