Category: Power & Policy Watch
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Western Wisconsin Republicans Move to Attract Data Centers—Without Sticking Ratepayers With the Bill
Western Wisconsin Republicans are advancing a new bill to attract large-scale data centers while shielding families and small businesses from higher electricity bills, ensuring tech growth doesn’t come at the expense of local ratepayers.
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Wisconsin Ratepayers, Stranded Power Plants, and the Data Center Boom: A Cautionary Case for Smart Growth
Wisconsin families are burdened with nearly $1 billion in stranded costs from retired coal-fired plants, as highlighted by an investigation. With the rise of data centers, concerns grow over potential overbuilding of energy resources. Responsible growth necessitates accountability, transparency, and proper cost management to avoid repeating past mistakes while supporting economic development.
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