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Data Center Signal is tracking 81 clips about Alliant Energy data center developments across 4 states, including WI, IA, DC, LA.

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News ClipWausau Pilot & Review·WI

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

Wisconsin’s largest utilities are spending less on political campaigns this election cycle, directing most contributions toward legislative races rather than the gubernatorial contest. Observers suggest growing public backlash against the state’s data center boom and related energy concerns may be making utilities more cautious about visible political spending.

electricity government opposition

10/17/2026

News Clip2:01KCCI·Boone County, IA

Data center company eyes Boone site after pushback in Ames

A data center developer is considering a site in Boone after hundreds of Ames residents opposed its original proposal. The project would be located within Boone city limits, where a Boone County moratorium does not apply, and would require approval from the Boone City Council.

opposition electricity water moratorium government

10/16/2026

News ClipIowa Starting Line·IA

Data centers in Iowa: What is Bohannan’s plan?

Democratic congressional candidate Christina Bohannan says Iowa communities should have the final say over data center development, especially when projects face local opposition or increase pressure on water and electricity supplies. She also proposes utility reforms and clean-energy investments to reduce household energy costs, while the article examines special rates offered to large data center customers by Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy.

opposition electricity water government

10/9/2026

News ClipKWBG Radio | Boone, Iowa·Boone County, IA

Public Comments Focus on Proposed Lightedge Colocation Data Center in Boone, Iowa

Public comments at recent Boone City Council meetings have focused on Lightedge's possible colocation data center in Boone Business Park. The proposal has drawn both opposition over land, water, electricity and noise concerns and support based on lower resource use, available power and potential tax revenue.

opposition electricity water announcement

10/6/2026

News ClipAmery Free Press·WI

Wisconsin Data Center Boom Raises Grid, Water and Community Concerns

Wisconsin is seeing a major wave of proposed data center development, increasing pressure on the state’s electric grid, transmission infrastructure and water resources. Microsoft withdrew from a Caledonia project after community concerns, while large projects by Microsoft and Vantage remain under development and utility regulators consider how their costs should be allocated.

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Microsoft Vantage

10/3/2026

News Clipthegazette.com·Palo, Linn County, IA

How does nuclear fit into Iowa data center discussions?

Iowa officials are examining nuclear power as a way to meet rising electricity demand from data centers and manufacturing. Linn County supervisors included an exemption for nuclear-linked data centers in a moratorium but later rejected it after residents raised concerns about restarting nuclear facilities and how their power would benefit local communities.

electricity government moratorium environmental

10/2/2026

News ClipWisconsin State Journal·Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI

Wisconsin tech, business leaders weigh data centers, evolving energy landscape$

Wisconsin energy and business leaders discussed how the rapid growth of data centers could reshape the state’s electricity demand and regulatory landscape. Officials warned that rejecting projects could have consequences, while We Energies may need to substantially expand capacity if two proposed data centers are built in its territory.

electricity government

10/1/2026

News ClipCorridor Business Journal·Linn County, IA

Zoning commission tables vote on Morgan Valley Energy Center rezoning

The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission tabled a vote on Alliant Energy's rezoning application for the proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center, a 720-megawatt gas plant. The decision was deferred after over four hours of public comment and commissioner questions, with requests for more information on water use and emissions. The plant is intended to meet growing energy demand, partly from new data centers in the area, but faces significant local opposition and environmental concerns.

zoning opposition environmental electricity government

9/29/2026

News ClipUrban Milwaukee·WI

Can Wisconsin Recoup Billions In Data Center Tax Breaks?

A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum analyzes the economic and environmental impacts of data centers in Wisconsin, particularly focusing on tax incentives and their large electricity and water demands. The report suggests that income, utility, and property taxes could help offset sales tax revenues lost due to exemptions for data center construction and operations. It also highlights that electricity demand poses a greater challenge than water use for the state's utilities and ratepayers.

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Microsoft

9/29/2026

News ClipGazetteXtra·Beloit, Rock County, WI

Rock County board member raises concerns with Alliant Energy President's characterization of data centers

A Rock County supervisor questioned the transparency and balance of an Alliant Energy president's presentation on energy and data centers at a Wisconsin Counties Association conference, perceiving it as a sales pitch. The presentation discussed the modernization of Alliant Energy's Riverside Energy Center.

electricity government

9/22/2026

News Clip2:34WHO13·IA

Iowa nonprofit raises concerns about data center energy use

An Iowa nonprofit is raising concerns about the energy expansion plans of utility companies, driven by data center demand, and the potential impact on taxpayer utility rates. They criticize the lack of transparency in special deals made between utilities and data centers, while a pro-growth coalition defends current practices as approved by regulators.

electricity government opposition

9/21/2026

News Clipjsonline.com·WI

Alliant Energy seeks new rate for data centers in southern Wisconsin

Alliant Energy is seeking to implement a new electricity rate specifically tailored for data centers located in southern Wisconsin. This initiative aims to address the energy consumption patterns and infrastructure requirements of data center operations in the region.

electricity government

9/17/2026

News ClipTimes Republican·IA

Iowa Clean Energy Group Calls for Scrutiny of Data Center Energy Costs

Iowa Business for Clean Energy alleges that Alliant Energy is using confidential rate agreements with data centers to justify building new natural gas plants, potentially shifting costs to existing ratepayers. Alliant Energy refutes these claims, stating that new growth costs are borne by large energy users and reviewed by the Iowa Utilities Commission. The dispute highlights concerns over energy costs and transparency in Iowa's utility sector.

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QTS

9/12/2026

News ClipKCCI·IA

Clean Energy group calls for more public scrutiny of data center energy costs in Iowa

Iowa Business for Clean Energy is urging the Iowa Utilities Commission and policymakers to scrutinize how utility companies, specifically Alliant Energy, use data center energy demands to justify building new natural gas peaker plants and potentially pass costs to ratepayers. Alliant Energy refutes these claims, stating existing customers will not bear the costs of new large-energy-user growth and that new facilities are reviewed by the IUC. The debate centers on confidential rate agreements with data centers and whether current laws adequately protect ratepayers from bearing the cost of infrastructure expansion.

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QTS

9/11/2026

News Clipdesmoinesregister.com·IA

Iowa group claims Alliant hiding true cost of adding data center power

An Iowa group is accusing Alliant Energy of concealing the true costs associated with providing power for data centers. This claim suggests a lack of transparency regarding the financial implications of energy infrastructure development for these facilities.

electricity government

9/11/2026

News Clipwhbl.com·Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, WI

Inaugural Data Center Speaker Series Examines Energy Issues

Sheboygan hosted its first data center speaker series, featuring Becky Valcq, President of Alliant Energy, who addressed energy management and the impact of data centers on the local grid. Valcq emphasized the financial benefits data centers bring to the community through increased tax revenue and assured residents that a "Large Load Tariff" protects them from bearing infrastructure costs for large energy users. Alliant Energy also announced plans to continue operating two coal-fired power plants through 2029 to ensure grid reliability amidst increasing intermittent renewable sources.

electricity government

9/10/2026

News ClipThe Sheboygan Press·Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, WI

Alliant executive speaks on data centers at Uptown Social

An executive from Alliant Energy spoke at the Uptown Social event in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, discussing data centers. Specific details of the executive's address are not available from the article's text.

announcement electricity

9/10/2026

News ClipHomegrown Iowan·Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA

Photos: Demonstrators in Cedar Rapids protest proposed gas-fired power plant

Dozens of demonstrators in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, protested the proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center, a 720-megawatt gas-fired power plant. The grassroots group "Save Morgan Valley" raised concerns about air, water, and farmland impacts, with some protestors also questioning if the plant is intended to power future data centers in the area. They are urging public engagement with the Iowa Utilities Commission regarding the plant's approval.

opposition environmental electricity government

9/9/2026

News ClipKGAN·Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA

Save Morgan Valley protesters urge Alliant to halt proposed Linn County power plant

Members of the Save Morgan Valley group protested outside Alliant Energy's Cedar Rapids building, urging the utility to abandon plans for a natural gas power plant in Linn County, Iowa. The group expressed concerns about air quality, water use, and the plant's potential to support future data center growth. Alliant Energy maintains the project is to meet growing electric demand and ensure grid reliability.

electricity environmental opposition government

9/9/2026

News ClipSeehafer News·Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, WI

Sheboygan Offers Clarification on Data Center Speaker Series as Public Sentiment Opposes the Facilities

The City of Sheboygan issued a clarification regarding its data center speaker series, emphasizing its purpose is to inform zoning code updates, not to support or oppose specific projects. This comes after significant public opposition to data centers in the area and the adoption of a 12-month data center moratorium.

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8/25/2026