American Transmission Co.

Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about American Transmission Co. data center developments across 1 states, including WI.

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News ClipUrban Milwaukee·Beaver Dam, Dodge County, WI

With Sharp Criticism, Regulators Approve Electric Rates For Facebook-Meta Data Center

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission approved Alliant Energy's electricity rates for Meta's Beaver Dam data center but with sharp criticism over transparency. Regulators imposed conditions, including requiring standard rates for future large data center customers and stricter termination charges for Meta, while an environmental group has filed a lawsuit regarding energy demand transparency.

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Generator permit latest front in data center fight

Local residents and environmental groups are opposing Vantage Data Centers' Lighthouse Campus in Port Washington, Wisconsin, primarily over concerns about 45 diesel backup generators and their air emissions. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is considering an air permit, while the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is reviewing power line extensions and recently approved a special electricity rate for data centers. Opposition groups are actively campaigning for more thorough environmental reviews and alternative power line routes.

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Vantage

4/29/2026

News ClipWPR·Beaver Dam, Dodge County, WI

New Wisconsin data center approved as utilities face scrutiny over electric costs

The Beaver Dam City Council approved a second data center project despite public opposition, including rezoning land and executing development agreements. This comes as the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is reviewing data center electricity rate proposals from We Energies and Alliant Energy, facing significant public comments against the plans due to concerns over rising costs.

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Meta Microsoft Vantage

4/17/2026