Wisconsinites decry data center effects on utility bills, climate in online town hall

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 774

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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About 100 Wisconsinites joined a virtual town hall hosted by Citizen Action of Wisconsin Wednesday evening to share how data center developments across the state are harming local residents through the increased use of energy.

Over the past year, data centers have become an increasingly potent issue in the state as the number of data center facilities in Wisconsin has risen to about 50. Data center proposals are currently pending in communities including …

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