utilities Archives - Wisconsin Watch

Economy, Health & Welfare

The pause on utility cutoffs begins Nov. 1: Here’s what you need to know

by PrincessSafiya Byers / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service November 1, 2026November 2, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Utility disconnections pause from Nov. 1 to April 15, 2027. Here’s some information to help you keep the lights on.

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Data Centers Watch, Economy, Education, Pathways to success

As data centers test Wisconsin’s electrical grid, job opportunities flourish 60 feet in the air

by Natalie Yahr / Wisconsin Watch October 20, 2026October 19, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A stacked bar chart shows Wisconsin utility campaign contributions from 2016 to 2026, peaking at $421,000 in 2024 and divided among six recipient categories.

Data Centers Watch, Economy, Government

Despite high stakes for energy future, Wisconsin’s utilities scale back campaign spending — so far

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch October 16, 2026October 19, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

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Economy, Health & Welfare

Energy bills are rising in Wisconsin. Who feels it most?

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

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Economy, Environment

Court ruling could spare Wisconsin ratepayers costs of keeping Michigan coal plant open

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch September 11, 2026September 14, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Two people sit at a table with a microphone and the presidential seal, in front of a blue backdrop reading "Ratepayer Protection Pledge."

Environment, Government

Trump is blocking billions of dollars of grants that would fix the grid

by Jeff St. John / Canary Media August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A curved glass building displays the word "ORACLE" near the top, with trees and a light pole in the foreground.

Data Centers Watch, Economy

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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Data Centers Watch, Economy

Fight over who expands Wisconsin’s power grid heads to Washington

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch July 15, 2026July 16, 2026 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Could Milwaukee create its own electric utility? Officials explore taking over We Energies infrastructure within city limits

by Paul Kiefer / Wisconsin Watch and Meredith Melland / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Why you can trust 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

A chain-link fence topped with barbed wire surrounds electrical equipment, with signs reading "PRIVATE PROPERTY No Trespassing" and "CENTURY FENCE."

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

Power transmission towers and electrical lines stretch across an orange sky.

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

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