Wisconsin Energy Demand to Rise 40% by 2032, Driven by Data Centers, Draft Report Finds
News ClipWGTD·WI·7/7/2026
A draft report projects that Wisconsin's energy demand will increase by 40% by 2032. The report attributes over 72% of this anticipated peak electricity load to three active data center developments within the state.
electricitygovernment
A newly released draft report indicates that Wisconsin is facing a significant surge in electricity demand, projected to increase by 40% by 2032. According to Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), the report identifies data center development as a primary driver of this growth.
The findings suggest that more than 72% of the state's projected peak electricity load is directly linked to just three active data center projects currently underway in Wisconsin.