Data center company sues Wisconsin's Public Service Commission over tariffs for large customers

Oracle has filed a lawsuit against Wisconsin's Public Service Commission, challenging tariffs the agency imposed on very large electricity customers — a policy designed to shield average ratepayers from financial risk if a major data center were to fail. The lawsuit centers on Oracle's data center in Port Washington, part of a $15 billion investment into the city's economy. The PSC added the tariffs in April, targeting so-called "very large customers," or VLCs, that do not carry a sufficiently high credit rating. Oracle holds a BBB rating, and the company argues the subsequent financial requirements could amount to more than $100 million annually. Port Washington neighbor Michelle Gauthier said companies of Oracle's scale should be prepared for exactly these kinds of financial obligations. "They're trying to say they can't afford a $100 million line of credit? That's ridiculous," Gauthier said. "I know it's not a planned expense, but unplanned expenses come up in the scope of a project this size." Read more: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/ozaukee-county/port-washington-neighbors-push-back-on-oracle-lawsuit-over-data-center-tariffs-for-large-customers _________________________ TMJ4 News in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is your source for local breaking news, in-depth investigations, the latest weather and traffic, and livestreams on news happening right now. Subscribe to the TMJ4 YouTube channel: / @tmj4 Watch 24/7 TMJ4 live coverage here: https://www.tmj4.com/live Download the TMJ4 app: https://www.tmj4.com/apps Sign up for the TMJ4 Newsletter: https://www.tmj4.com/newsletters Watch more TMJ4 on YouTube: / @tmj4 On The Go with James Groh: https://on.tmj4.com/3V1oLvH Milwaukee Tonight: https://on.tmj4.com/3UZroya