Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

ATC restarts push for grid upgrades serving Port Washington data center

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The transmission utility filed a revised application after Wisconsin regulators ordered it to start over amid repeated project changes.

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Microsoft, ratepayer advocates challenge ATC plan for data center transmission costs

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Oracle drops lawsuit challenging Wisconsin data center credit rules

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch August 17, 2026August 17, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin regulators send ATC back to the drawing board on data center connection project

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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We Energies says Microsoft won’t be held to contract terms that conflict with state regulators’ order

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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We Energies says Oracle dispute won’t derail Port Washington data center

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Oracle credit rating drops amid Wisconsin fight over data center credit rules

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Wisconsin regulators refuse to loosen data center credit rules, setting up Oracle court fight

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch July 9, 2026July 10, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Oracle sues Wisconsin regulators as it seeks relief from data center credit requirements

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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We Energies asks Wisconsin regulators to ease data center credit standards

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 12, 2026June 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy, Environment

PSC approves Alliant-Meta data center power deal while criticizing ‘black box’ approach

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch May 7, 2026June 12, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Forward, Government

Data center boom spotlights Wisconsin’s Public Service Commission. Here’s what the agency does.

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch February 9, 2026February 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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