PSC projects Wisconsin’s energy demand to surge 40% as data centers expand

PSC projects Wisconsin’s energy demand to surge 40% as data centers expand

News ClipWisPolitics·WI·7/3/2026

Wisconsin's Public Service Commission (PSC) projects the state's peak power demand will surge by 40% over the next six years. This significant increase is primarily attributed to the expansion of massive data centers across the state.

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Gov: Public Service Commission
Wisconsin’s peak power demand is projected to jump 40% over the next six years, largely driven by the massive data centers being built in the state.