utilities Archives - Wisconsin Watch

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

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

The lawsuit escalates Oracle’s dispute over Public Service Commission requirements designed to shield utility ratepayers from data center financial risks.

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Data Centers Watch, Economy

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, Government

Wisconsin lawmakers oppose utility push to pause competition for power line projects

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch June 2, 2026June 4, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Did Wisconsin have a ban on building new nuclear power plants before 2016?

by Laura Schulte / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

High-voltage transmission towers support multiple power lines stretching across the sky above a tree line at dusk

Data Centers Watch, Economy

Utilities seek federal pause on grid bidding amid AI-driven power demand

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch April 10, 2026April 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

People in raised bucket trucks work on utility poles and overhead power lines behind a chain-link fence, with snow on the ground and equipment vehicles parked nearby.

Data Centers Watch

Competition intensifies over who builds Wisconsin’s grid as data centers drive power demand

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Environment, Government, Health & Welfare

Toxic Legacy: Gas customers may have to eat some costs for plant cleanups

by Kate GoldenOctober 31, 2010June 17, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Buyer beware: Electric heaters may not live up to money-saving claims

by Kryssy Pease December 11, 2009July 18, 2014 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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