Madison utility seeks new data center rate to shield regular customers

News ClipMilwaukee Journal Sentinel·Madison, Waukesha County, WI·7/16/2026

A Madison utility is proposing a new electricity rate structure specifically for data centers. This initiative aims to protect regular customers from bearing the financial burden of increased electricity demands from data center operations. The proposed rate would need approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

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Madison utility seeks new data center rate to shield regular customers  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel